san1 long4 go1新郎哥
Jyutpingsan1 long4 go1
Yalesān lòhng gō
Definition
Bridegroom; the newly married man at a wedding.
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How it's used
Adding the suffix 哥 to 新郎 creates a more affectionate and informal tone, which is standard in wedding contexts to refer to the groom. It is rarely used in formal written announcements, where the standard term 新郎 is preferred. Using this term implies a sense of celebration and warmth rather than a dry, clinical description of the person's role.
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go3個goExamples
The bridegroom seems very nervous today.
Related words
Common phrases
the bride and groom
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in very formal or somber contexts, as the suffix 哥 makes it sound casual and friendly. It is strictly reserved for the groom at a wedding and cannot be used to describe a man in other formal capacities.
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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.
