lou4 sou1牢騷牢骚
Jyutpinglou4 sou1
Yalelòuh sōu
Definition
Grievance, discontent, or complaint.
colloquialemotioncommunication
How it's used
Expressing grievances through this term often implies that the complaints are repetitive, petty, or unproductive. It is frequently paired with the verb 發 to describe the act of venting frustration. Unlike simply complaining, it carries a sense of lingering dissatisfaction that one keeps bringing up.
Examples
He is always grumbling, it is annoying to listen to.
Do you have any more grievances you want to air?
Related words
Common phrases
to grumble
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb that can be used directly with an object, but it is a noun that requires a verb like 發 to function in a sentence.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
