aa3 neoi5亞女亚女
Jyutpingaa3 neoi5
Yalea néuih
Definition
Daughter; a term of address or reference used by parents.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This term is an affectionate, informal way for parents to address or refer to their daughter. It carries a warm, familial tone that is much more common in daily speech than the formal term 女兒. While it literally includes the prefix 亞, it is specifically used for daughters and is not interchangeable with other kinship terms.
Examples
Daughter, did you bring an umbrella to school today?
My daughter really likes eating cakes from this shop.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to someone else's daughter, as it sounds overly familiar or even presumptuous. It is strictly reserved for your own child.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
