粵

前cin4度dou6

cin4 dou6qián dù

English

  1. ex- (especially used in ex-boyfriend, ex-girlfriend or partner)
  2. former; previous; ex-
  3. ex-lover

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 之前;前任
  2. 一個人嘅前女友或者前男友

Examples

  • 前度上司

    former superior (ex-boss, etc.)

  • 前度男友

    ex-boyfriend

  • 前度女友

    ex-girlfriend

  • 佢應該仲未放得低佢前度。

    I think he's not over his ex.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

  • 佢響自己婚禮前一晚同佢前度私奔。

    He ran away with his ex on the night before his wedding.

  • 過咗半年,佢都仲未放得低佢前度。

    It's been half a year but he still isn't over his ex.

  • 他说地就像之前度过这本书一样。

    He talks like he's already read the book.

    Tatoeba · woshiheyao CC BY

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

Report an issue

Spotted a wrong reading, definition, or example? Tell us — it helps everyone.