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Definition
Landlady; a woman who owns and rents out land, a flat, or rooms.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong cultural association with older, crowded tenement buildings in Hong Kong. It often implies a character who is tough, sharp-tongued, and very focused on money. While it can be used neutrally to describe a landlord, it frequently evokes the iconic image of a woman in curlers and pajamas from classic local cinema.
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The landlady is here to collect the rent again.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to a professional property manager or a polite landlord, as it carries a specific, slightly informal or even stereotypical connotation that might sound rude or overly familiar in a formal business context.
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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.
