aa2 neoi2啞女哑女

Jyutpingaa2 neoi2

Yaleá néui

Definition

A mute girl or woman.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a female who is unable to speak, often due to being deaf or having a speech impairment. While descriptive, it is important to be aware that using terms based on physical ability can be perceived as insensitive or outdated in formal contexts. In modern social settings, people often prefer more descriptive or person-first language to avoid reducing an individual to their condition.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個aa2啞neoi2女hou2好lek1叻，sik1識jung6用sau2手jyu5語kau1溝tung1通。

That mute girl is very smart, she knows how to communicate with sign language.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過go2嗰go3個aa2啞neoi2女mei6未aa4呀？

Have you met that mute girl yet?

Common phrases

lung4聾aa2啞jan4人si6士

deaf and mute person

Common mistake

Avoid using this term as a casual label for someone who is simply quiet or shy, as it is strictly reserved for those with a medical inability to speak. Using it to describe a quiet person is considered rude and offensive.