lung4 dan2龍躉龙趸
Jyutpinglung4 dan2
Yalelùhng dán
Definition
Giant grouper; also used as a euphemism for sizable buttocks.
- giant grouper
- slanglarge buttocks; a broad lower body
colloquialfoodbody
How it's used
Refers to both a highly prized, massive saltwater fish and a cheeky, sometimes offensive, slang term for someone with a very large posterior. When used as a culinary term, it implies luxury and is often served at weddings or high-end banquets. The metaphorical use is strictly colloquial and carries a blunt, teasing tone that should be avoided in polite company.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The restaurant has fresh giant grouper to eat today.
Her lower body is so big, she looks just like a giant grouper.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse the literal fish with the slang usage when speaking to strangers, as calling someone a 龍躉 is a direct comment on their body shape and can be perceived as body shaming.
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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.
