lou5 fu2 naa2老虎乸

Jyutpinglou5 fu2 naa2

Yalelóuh fú ná

名詞

Definition

A tigress, or figuratively, a fierce, tough, or domineering woman.

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How it's used

This term is used exclusively to describe a woman who is perceived as fierce, temperamental, or domineering, often in the context of a marriage. It carries a strong, slightly derogatory, and humorous tone that implies the man is afraid of his partner. While it literally refers to a female tiger, it is almost never used in a biological sense when referring to actual animals.

Measure word

zek3隻jek

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好je5惹nei5你uk1屋kei2企go2嗰zek3隻lou5老fu2虎naa2乸aa4呀。

Don't provoke the dragon-lady at your home.

keoi5佢lou5老po4婆hai6係zek3隻lou5老fu2虎naa2乸，bin1邊go3個gam2敢tung4同keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢？

His wife is a real dragon-lady, who dares to talk to her?

Common phrases

uk1屋kei2企go2嗰zek3隻lou5老fu2虎naa2乸

the dragon-lady at home

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a woman who is simply strong or assertive in a professional or positive way, as it specifically targets a perceived aggressive or scary personality. It is considered rude and sexist, so avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking to someone you do not know well.