lou5 sat6老實老实
Jyutpinglou5 sat6
Yalelóuh saht
Definition
Honest, trustworthy, and truthful.
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How it's used
Beyond describing a person's character, this word is frequently used as an adverbial phrase to mean honestly or frankly. When used in this way, it often precedes a question or a confession to signal that the speaker wants the truth without any sugarcoating. It carries a sense of reliability and lack of guile that makes it a high compliment when describing someone.
Examples
He is an honest person, you can trust him.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can sometimes imply being naive or easily bullied. In Cantonese, it primarily focuses on integrity and truthfulness rather than a lack of street smarts.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
