zyu1 laan4豬欄猪栏
Jyutpingzyu1 laan4
Yalejyū làahn
Definition
Pigsty; pigpen.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a living space that is extremely messy, dirty, or disorganized. It carries a strong negative connotation when applied to a person's home or bedroom. Using this word to describe someone's room is a blunt way of telling them they need to clean up immediately.
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There are many piglets inside that pigsty.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 豬圈, which is a more formal or literary term for a pig enclosure. In everyday spoken Cantonese, 豬欄 is the standard and most natural choice.
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Grammar guides
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