lou5 taai3 po2老太婆

Jyutpinglou5 taai3 po2

Yalelóuh taai pó

名詞

Definition

An old woman.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly blunt or informal tone that can sound disrespectful depending on the context. While it is a common way to describe an elderly woman, using it directly to someone's face is often perceived as rude. It is safer to use 老人家 or 阿婆 when speaking to or about someone with more politeness.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個lou5老taai3太po2婆seng4成jat6日喺hai2公gung1園jyun2坐。

That old woman is always sitting in the park.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到tau4頭sin1先go2嗰go3個lou5老taai3太po2婆aa4呀？

Did you see that old woman from earlier?

Common phrases

jat1一go3個lou5老taai3太po2婆

an old woman

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to address an elderly woman directly, as it can be taken as an insult or a sign of poor manners. Use 阿婆 or 婆婆 instead to show proper respect.