baa3 wong4 gai1 naa2霸王雞乸霸王鸡乸
Jyutpingbaa3 wong4 gai1 naa2
Yaleba wòhng gāi ná
Definition
A domineering, overbearing, and unreasonable woman.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong, derogatory tone and is used specifically to describe a woman who is aggressive, overbearing, or acts like a bully. It draws on the imagery of a hen that is unusually fierce or territorial. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in polite or professional settings as it is highly offensive.
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His wife is really a domineering and unreasonable woman.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a domineering woman
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a woman who is simply assertive or a leader, as it specifically implies an unreasonable and unpleasant personality. It is a gendered insult that is not interchangeable with general terms for a strong person.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
