lou5 caai4老柴
Jyutpinglou5 caai4
Yalelóuh chàaih
Definition
A derogatory term for an old man or an old fellow.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disrespect or dismissiveness toward an elderly man. It is rarely used to someone's face unless the speaker intends to be confrontational or rude. The term implies the person is worn out or past their prime, similar to calling someone a "geezer" in English.
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go3個goExamples
That old guy is always sitting in the park.
Why do you care what that old fellow does?
Related words
Common phrases
damn old geezer
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in any formal or polite setting, as it is considered offensive. It is strictly for informal, often heated, or derogatory contexts.
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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.
