lou5 fung2老奉

Jyutpinglou5 fung2

Yalelóuh fúng

形容詞Common

Definition

Taking someone or something for granted; assuming one is entitled to order others around.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Originating from the phrase 奉旨, which refers to acting under an imperial decree, this term carries a strong sense of entitlement. It describes someone who acts as if they have a divine right to demand services or favors from others. Using this word is a direct way to call out someone's rude or demanding behavior.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好lou5老fung2奉gok3覺dak1得ngo5我jat1一ding6定jiu3要bong1幫nei5你。

Don't take it for granted that I must help you.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都lou5老fung2奉giu3叫jan4人bong1幫keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢。

He always takes it for granted that people should do things for him.

Common phrases

dong1當jan4人lou5老fung2奉

to take someone for granted

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the concept of being polite or helpful, but it is strictly used to criticize someone for being ungrateful or demanding. It is not an adjective to describe a situation, but rather a way to describe a person's attitude or behavior.