lou5 dau6老豆
Jyutpinglou5 dau6
Yalelóuh dauh
Definition
Dad; father; daddy.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This term carries a casual and slightly irreverent tone, similar to calling someone the old man. It is strictly for informal speech among friends or peers and should never be used when addressing one's father directly or in formal settings. Using it in front of elders or in a professional environment is considered highly disrespectful.
Examples
My dad is cooking dinner for me tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
parents
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 老竇, which is the correct character for the slang term meaning father. Many people mistakenly write it as 老豆, which literally means old bean, though this character is now widely accepted in casual text messaging.
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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.
