sai3 lou6細路细路

Jyutpingsai3 lou6

Yalesai louh

名詞Very common

Illustration of 細路, (slang) kids, children

Definition

Child; kid; an underage person.

colloquialpeoplefamily

How it's used

Refers specifically to a child in a casual or affectionate way, though it can sound slightly dismissive depending on the tone. It is the standard term for kids in everyday speech, replacing the more formal 兒童. When addressing someone else's children, parents often use it to sound friendly or informal.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個sai3細lou6路seng4成jat6日喺hai2公gung1園jyun2跑paau2嚟lai4跑paau2去。

That kid is always running around in the park.

nei5你sai3細lou6路gei2幾seoi3歲aa4呀？

How old is your child?

Common phrases

sai3細lou6路zai2仔

little kid

saang1生sai3細lou6路

to have a baby

Common mistake

Avoid using it in formal writing or professional settings, as it carries a strong colloquial tone that might be perceived as disrespectful or overly casual. It is not suitable for referring to one's own children in a formal introduction.