lou4黸
Jyutpinglou4
Yalelòuh
Definition
Black, dark, or blackish-colored.
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How it's used
Rarely used as a standalone noun in modern speech, this character primarily appears in the reduplicated form 黸黸 to describe a deep, dull, or dirty blackness. It often carries a negative connotation, implying something is not just dark, but grimy, soot-stained, or sickly in appearance. It is much more descriptive and visceral than the standard word 黑.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe clean or shiny black objects like a new car or a polished shoe, as it implies a lack of cleanliness or a dull, matte texture.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
