on1 lou5 jyun2安老院
Jyutpingon1 lou5 jyun2
Yaleōn lóuh yún
Definition
Home for the elderly; nursing home providing long-term care and accommodation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to residential care facilities where elderly people live permanently. While it is the standard term, many people prefer using 護老院 to sound slightly more professional or compassionate. It carries a heavy social weight in Hong Kong, often linked to discussions about family obligations and the city's aging population.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Is the nursing home where his father stays any good?
The government should build more homes for the elderly to take care of them.
Related words
Common phrases
to move into a nursing home
private nursing home
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a hospital or a general medical clinic. It is strictly for long term residential care, not for short term medical treatment.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
