lou5 nget6 nget6老嚙嚙老啮啮
Jyutpinglou5 nget6 nget6
Yalelóuh ngeht ngeht
Definition
Very old or elderly.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly informal and descriptive tone when emphasizing advanced age. It is often used to paint a picture of someone who is frail or visibly aged, rather than just stating their chronological age. Unlike formal descriptors, it feels more personal and is commonly used in casual storytelling.
Examples
His grandfather is already very old, but he can still walk around.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or abstract concepts, as it is strictly reserved for human age. It can sound slightly disrespectful if used in a formal setting or when addressing someone directly, so it is best kept for talking about others in a casual context.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
