lou5 tung4老同
Jyutpinglou5 tung4
Yalelóuh tùhng
Definition
A fellow drug addict, a peer of the same age, or someone with the same name.
- slanga fellow drug addict
- datedpeers of the same age
- someone with the same or a very similar name
- slanga homosexual person
- slanga crony, close associate, or fellow inmate
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Carries a strong connotation of shared history or illicit association, often implying that the people involved are partners in crime or have a long-standing, informal bond. While it can simply mean peers or associates, it is frequently used in underworld or prison slang to refer to fellow inmates or drug users. It is best to use this term with caution as it can sound derogatory or overly familiar depending on the context.
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go3個goExamples
They are cronies, they always go out together.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 同學, which refers specifically to classmates. Using 老同 to describe a school friend is inappropriate as it implies a much deeper, often unsavory, connection.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
