lou5虜虏
Jyutpinglou5
Yalelóuh
Definition
To capture or take prisoner; a captive, prisoner of war, or slave.
- to capture; to take prisoner; to seize
- prisoner of war; captive; slave
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How it's used
Usage of this character in modern Cantonese is almost exclusively restricted to historical or literary contexts. In everyday speech, people prefer using 俘虜 or 囚犯 depending on the specific situation. It rarely appears as a standalone verb in casual conversation.
Examples
They captured many prisoners during the war.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 擄, which specifically means to kidnap or abduct someone. While both share a similar radical and historical connection to capture, they are not interchangeable in modern usage.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
