tip3 lou2貼佬贴佬
Jyutpingtip3 lou2
Yaletip lóu
Definition
To secretly give money to one's male lover (said of a married woman).
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and social judgment, specifically targeting a married woman who spends her own or her family's money on a secret lover. It implies a betrayal of the marital unit and is rarely used in a neutral or sympathetic context. The verb structure is often used to describe a recurring habit rather than a one-time gift.
Examples
She is always giving money to her lover, and her husband has no idea.
Related words
Common phrases
to spend one's own money on a lover
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general verb 貼, which can mean to stick or to subsidize someone in a neutral way. Using 貼佬 specifically identifies the recipient as a romantic partner outside of marriage, making it a highly sensitive and derogatory term.
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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.
