lou5 je5老野
Jyutpinglou5 je5
Yalelóuh yéh
Definition
An old person, usually used in a derogatory or impolite way.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disrespect and is used to dismiss or belittle an older man. It is never used as a neutral term for the elderly, as it implies the person is annoying, stubborn, or past their prime. Avoid using this in front of elders unless you intend to be openly confrontational or rude.
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go3個goExamples
That old guy is being noisy again.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 老人家, which is a polite and respectful way to refer to an elderly person. Using 老野 to address someone directly is highly offensive and likely to cause a heated argument.
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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.
