lou5 syu2 zai2老鼠仔
Jyutpinglou5 syu2 zai2
Yalelóuh syú jái
Definition
Biceps; a colloquial term referring to the upper arm muscles.
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How it's used
Using this term adds a playful and informal tone to discussions about physical fitness. It is almost exclusively used when someone is flexing their arm to show off their muscle definition. While it refers specifically to the biceps, it is rarely used in serious medical or professional training contexts.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Look at my biceps, I've been training for two months!
Related words
Common phrases
to flex one's biceps
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to actual rodents, as it is strictly reserved for the muscle. Using it to describe a small mouse would be confusing and sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
