lou5 jau5 gei3老友記老友记

Jyutpinglou5 jau5 gei3

Yalelóuh yáuh gei

名詞

Definition

A close friend, an old friend, or a polite term for an elderly person.

a very good friend; a close friend
a friend one has known for a long time; an old friend
an elderly person; a senior citizen

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How it's used

Originally a term used in radio broadcasting to address elderly listeners, the meaning has evolved to refer to any close or long-term friend. It carries a warm, affectionate, and slightly playful tone compared to the more standard 朋友. It is frequently used to describe someone you have a long history with or a companion you feel very comfortable around.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢hai6係ngo5我jau4由sai3細wun6玩dou3到daai6大ge3嘅lou5老jau5友gei3記。

He is a good friend I have known since childhood.

nei5你tung4同keoi5佢hai6係lou5老jau5友gei3記lai2嚟㗎gaa2咩？

Are you and him good friends?

Common phrases

jat1一baan1班lou5老jau5友gei3記

a group of good friends

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 老友, which is a more direct and common way to say friend. While 老友記 can be used for friends of any age, using it to refer to someone you just met can sound overly familiar or slightly ironic.