lou5 po4 zai2老婆仔
Jyutpinglou5 po4 zai2
Yalelóuh pòh jái
Definition
An affectionate term of address for one's wife or girlfriend, typically when young.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Adding the diminutive suffix 仔 softens the term, transforming it from a standard noun into an affectionate nickname. It implies a sense of endearment and closeness, often used by younger couples or those who want to sound playful. While it can be used for a girlfriend, it is most commonly reserved for a spouse to express deep fondness.
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go3個goExamples
Did you buy a gift for your dear wife today?
He misses his dear girlfriend all the time.
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Common phrases
to cherish one's dear wife
to coax or please one's dear wife
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or when addressing someone else's partner, as it can sound overly intimate or even disrespectful if the relationship is not close enough to warrant such casual language.
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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.
