ngau1 lou2勾佬
Jyutpingngau1 lou2
Yalengāu lóu
Definition
For a woman to cheat or have an affair with another man.
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How it's used
This term is highly informal and carries a strong, derogatory tone. It is specifically used to describe a woman having an affair with another man, making it gender-specific compared to more neutral terms for infidelity. Because of its offensive nature, it is typically used in gossip or when expressing anger rather than in polite conversation.
Examples
I heard his wife has been cheating on him lately.
How do you know she's cheating? Do you have any proof?
Related words
Common phrases
to be cheated on by one's wife or girlfriend
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a man cheating, as it specifically implies a woman hooking up with a male partner. Using it in a professional or formal setting will sound extremely rude and aggressive.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
