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  1. lehAdds a soft, slightly pleading or tentative tone, or gently pushes back on something.Hokkien, Cantonese
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  2. lengluiCantonese for pretty girl. Also spelt leng lui.Cantonese
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  3. lengzaiCantonese for handsome guy. Also spelt leng zai.Cantonese
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  4. lo heiTossing the yee sang salad high at Chinese New Year for good luck. Higher toss, more huat!Cantonese
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  5. lorShows resignation or that something is obvious, like 'well, that's how it is'. Also spelt loh.Cantonese, Hokkien
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