nei5 lou5 dau6你老豆

Jyutpingnei5 lou5 dau6

Yalenéih lóuh dauh

Definition

Your father or your old man.

colloquialfamilypeople

How it's used

This term is a casual and slightly rough way to refer to someone's father. While it is not inherently offensive, it lacks the respect associated with 爸爸 or 老竇, and using it to address someone directly can sound confrontational or disrespectful depending on the tone. It is most commonly used when talking about a third party among friends or peers.

Examples

nei5你lou5老dau6豆gam1今jat6日jau5有mou5冇faan1返gung1工aa4呀？

Did your dad go to work today?

ngo5我cam4尋jat6日gin3見dou2到nei5你lou5老dau6豆喺hai2街gaai1市si5買maai5餸。

I saw your dad buying groceries at the market yesterday.

Common phrases

nei5你lou5老dau6豆lou5老mou2母

your parents

Common mistake

Avoid using this term when speaking to elders or in formal settings, as it can be perceived as rude or dismissive. It is strictly for informal peer-to-peer conversation.