lou5 wu4 lei2老狐狸
Jyutpinglou5 wu4 lei2
Yalelóuh wùh léi
Definition
An old fox; a wily, shrewd, and cunning person.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is exceptionally experienced, manipulative, and difficult to outsmart. It carries a strong negative connotation of being untrustworthy or calculating, often used to warn others about someone's hidden agenda. Unlike simply calling someone smart, this term emphasizes a lack of sincerity and a tendency to play mind games.
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zek3隻jekExamples
That old fox, how could you possibly trick him so easily?
You better not trust that old fox, he speaks very cunningly.
Related words
Common phrases
an old fox
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is merely wise or experienced in a positive way, as it specifically implies craftiness and deceit. It is strictly a derogatory label for someone perceived as a threat or a schemer.
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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.
