zeoi3 zau2 lou2醉酒佬
Jyutpingzeoi3 zau2 lou2
Yalejeui jáu lóu
Definition
A drunken man or boozer.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disdain or annoyance, often used when someone is being a public nuisance. It is specifically reserved for men, as the final character explicitly denotes gender. When referring to a woman in a similar state, one would use 醉酒婆 instead.
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go3個goExamples
There is a drunken man shouting in the street.
Why are you talking to that drunkard?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply tipsy or having a drink at a party, as it implies a state of being visibly intoxicated and potentially troublesome. It is a derogatory label rather than a neutral description of someone's condition.
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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.
