o1 lou2柯佬
Jyutpingo1 lou2
Yaleō lóu
Definition
An oral exam.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word oral. It is almost exclusively used by students in secondary schools and universities to refer to the speaking component of language exams. You will rarely hear it outside of an academic context.
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go3個goExamples
I have an oral exam next week, I'm so nervous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Cantonese word 佬, which refers to a man. Using it in a non-academic setting will cause confusion, as it is strictly student slang.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
