lou5 kwai1 geoi2老規矩老规矩
Jyutpinglou5 kwai1 geoi2
Yalelóuh kwāi géui
Definition
Old rules, established customs, or long-standing practices.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Refers to established habits or unwritten agreements shared between people rather than formal regulations. It carries a sense of nostalgia or comfort, implying that the participants have a long-standing relationship. It is frequently used to justify repeating a specific social ritual or way of doing things without needing further explanation.
Examples
Let's stick to the old rules for dinner tonight and split the bill.
Do you still remember our old rules from back then?
Related words
Common phrases
stick to the old rules as usual
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to official laws or company policies, as it specifically implies informal, personal, or group-level customs.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
