wu4 sou1 lou2鬍鬚佬胡须佬
Jyutpingwu4 sou1 lou2
Yalewùh sōu lóu
Definition
A bearded man; a man with a beard or mustache.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe a man with a beard or moustache in a casual, sometimes slightly blunt or informal way. It is not necessarily derogatory, but it focuses specifically on the facial hair as the defining feature of the person. It is common to use this when identifying someone in a crowd or describing a stranger.
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Related words
Common phrases
that bearded man
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone in a formal or professional setting, as it can sound dismissive or overly focused on appearance. It is strictly for informal, spoken descriptions.
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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.
