lou5 bun6老伴
Jyutpinglou5 bun6
Yalelóuh buhn
Definition
One's husband or wife in old age; an old companion.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Carries a warm and sentimental tone, implying a shared history and mutual support through the later stages of life. It is almost exclusively used by or about elderly couples, emphasizing the long-term nature of their commitment. While it can refer to either a husband or wife, it focuses more on the role of a life companion rather than just a legal spouse.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
They have been companions for decades and have a very deep bond.
Related words
Common phrases
to find a life companion
a companion who relies on each other for survival
Common mistake
Avoid using this for young couples or new relationships, as it specifically implies a long-standing, aging partnership. It is not a standard term for a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
