lou5 ji2老二
Jyutpinglou5 ji2
Yalelóuh yí
Definition
The second-eldest child in a family, or a slang term for the penis.
- the second-eldest child in a family
- slangpenis
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the second-born sibling regardless of gender. It is a neutral term used to identify family hierarchy, though it can sound slightly informal or blunt compared to more descriptive phrases like 二仔 or 二女. In some contexts, it is also used as a slang term for the male genitalia, so be mindful of the surrounding context to avoid unintended double meanings.
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Avoid using this term to address the person directly, as it can sound dismissive or overly casual. It is primarily used when talking about someone to a third party rather than as a title or nickname.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
