lou5 cyu2老處老处
Jyutpinglou5 cyu2
Yalelóuh chyú
Definition
An older virgin, typically referring to a woman.
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How it's used
This term is highly derogatory and carries a strong sense of mockery or social stigma. It is almost exclusively used to insult women by implying they are undesirable or sexually repressed. Avoid using it in polite conversation as it is offensive and sexist.
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She is already forty years old and still a virgin.
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Common mistake
Learners should be aware that this is not a clinical or neutral term for a virgin. Using it to describe someone will likely be perceived as a personal attack rather than a factual statement.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
