lou5 je4 ce1老爺車老爷车
Jyutpinglou5 je4 ce1
Yalelóuh yèh chē
Definition
Vintage car, classic car, or an antique vehicle.
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How it's used
Beyond referring to actual vintage vehicles, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe any machine, appliance, or even a person that is incredibly old, slow, or prone to breaking down. It carries a slightly affectionate but humorous tone when applied to something that has clearly seen better days. You will often hear it used to tease a friend about their ancient computer or a very slow-moving bicycle.
Measure word
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He really likes collecting vintage cars.
Related words
Common phrases
The Classic Car Club of Hong Kong
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 老爺, which is a colloquial term for a father-in-law or a husband in certain contexts. The meaning is entirely dependent on the addition of 車.
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