aa3 sing1阿星啊星
Jyutpingaa3 sing1
Yalea sīng
Definition
An Indian person.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to people of South Asian descent, particularly those from India or Pakistan. While widely used in casual speech, it is considered informal and can be perceived as insensitive or reductive depending on the context and tone. It is best to avoid using this term in professional or formal settings where more precise descriptors are appropriate.
Examples
That restaurant is run by an Indian person.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to people from other parts of Asia, as it is specifically associated with South Asians in the Hong Kong context. It is not a formal demonym and should never be used in official documents or polite discourse.
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