lou5 po4老婆
Jyutpinglou5 po4
Yalelóuh pòh
Definition
Wife; a female spouse.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a legally married spouse, though it is increasingly common for long term partners to use this term to signal commitment. It carries a warm, domestic tone compared to the more formal 太太. Using it to address a stranger or a casual girlfriend can sound overly intimate or presumptuous.
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go3個goExamples
My wife really likes to go to that shop to buy clothes.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to refer to someone else's wife in formal settings, as it can sound too casual or blunt. Use 太太 or 夫人 instead when showing respect to a third party.
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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.
