pou4 baa1蒲吧
Jyutpingpou4 baa1
Yalepòuh bā
Definition
To hang out at a bar or go pub crawling.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a sense of aimless leisure or nightlife activity, often implying a habitual or repeated action rather than a single visit. It specifically evokes the culture of bar hopping or spending long hours socializing in nightlife districts. While it can be used neutrally, it sometimes carries a slightly negative connotation of being a party animal or wasting time.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe going to a bar for a formal business meeting or a quick drink, as it implies a more casual, social, and potentially late night atmosphere.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
