lou5 ding2老頂老顶
Jyutpinglou5 ding2
Yalelóuh díng
Definition
Boss, superior, or supervisor.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Carries a casual and slightly irreverent tone compared to standard terms like 老闆 or 上司. It is commonly used among colleagues when gossiping or talking about their superior behind their back. While it implies a degree of familiarity, it is best avoided when speaking directly to the person in a formal professional setting.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
My boss is treating us to a meal today.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 老頂 referring to the top or peak of an object, as the context of workplace hierarchy is essential for the meaning of boss.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
