lou6 suk1 ze2露宿者
Jyutpinglou6 suk1 ze2
Yalelouh sūk jé
Definition
A homeless person or street sleeper.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to people who sleep in public spaces due to a lack of housing. While it is the standard term, it carries a sense of social distance and is often used in news reports or formal discussions regarding social welfare. When speaking more casually or empathetically, people might use descriptive phrases instead.
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go3個goExamples
That homeless person has been sleeping in the park for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
homeless shelter
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe someone who is simply poor or unemployed, as it specifically denotes the lack of a permanent place to sleep. Using it as a general label for poverty can sound insensitive or inaccurate.
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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.
