nei5 lou5 zi2你老子

Jyutpingnei5 lou5 zi2

Yalenéih lóuh jí

Definition

Your father; your old man.

colloquialfamilypeople

How it's used

Using this term carries a rough, informal, and sometimes slightly disrespectful or defiant edge. It is rarely used in polite conversation and often implies a sense of distance or annoyance toward the father figure. It functions similarly to calling someone "the old man" in English, where the tone of voice determines whether it sounds affectionate or confrontational.

Examples

nei5你lou5老zi2子giu3叫nei5你faan1返uk1屋kei2企sik6食faan6飯aa4呀。

Your old man is telling you to go home for dinner.

nei5你lou5老zi2子zi1知m4唔zi1知nei5你seng4成jat6日ci4遲dou3到？

Does your old man know you are always late?

Common phrases

nei5你lou5老zi2子waa6話

your old man says

Common mistake

Avoid using this when speaking to someone you do not know well or in formal settings, as it can be perceived as rude or aggressive. It is strictly a colloquial term for family members or close peers and should never be used to address someone's father directly.