lou5 can3老襯老衬
Jyutpinglou5 can3
Yalelóuh chan
Definition
A gullible person who is easily tricked, or a groom getting married.
- slanga gullible person; a dupe; a chump; a patsy
- slanga groom getting married
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How it's used
Originally referring to the groom in a traditional wedding, the term has evolved into a derogatory label for someone easily manipulated or swindled. It carries a strong sense of pity mixed with mockery, implying the person lacks the street smarts to protect their own interests. When used in the context of marriage, it often implies the groom is being taken advantage of or is simply the one footing the bill.
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go3個goExamples
He is always getting tricked, he really is a chump.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a groom in a formal or respectful setting, as it is inherently insulting or at best very informal. It is strictly a colloquial term and should be avoided in professional or polite conversation.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
