lou4嘮唠
Jyutpinglou4
Yalelòuh
Definition
To chatter, nag, or be loquacious.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Often used in the reduplicated form 嘮嘮叨叨 to describe someone who is excessively talkative or nagging. It carries a negative connotation of being repetitive and bothersome, rather than just friendly chatting. You will rarely hear it used as a single character in modern speech, as the two-character compound is the standard way to express this annoyance.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 囉嗦, which is a much more common way to describe someone who is long-winded or nagging. While 嘮 is understood, it sounds slightly more literary or regional compared to the everyday 囉嗦.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
