lung1 lou6窿路
Jyutpinglung1 lou6
Yalelūng louh
Definition
A way, means, or connection to get things done, often through unconventional or dubious channels.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
This term carries a nuance of bypassing standard procedures or finding backdoors to achieve a goal. It is frequently used in business or bureaucratic contexts where someone has insider access or personal influence. While it can imply corruption, it is also used neutrally to describe someone who is resourceful and well connected.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He is very sharp and knows many ways to make money.
This matter is so hard to handle, do you have any connections to help out?
Related words
Common phrases
to look for a way or connection
to know the ropes or have connections
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard ways of doing things like 方法 or 途徑. Using 窿路 to describe a legal or transparent process sounds suspicious and implies you are suggesting something shady.
Grammar color guide
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
