bai1 goek3 neoi2跛腳女跛脚女
Jyutpingbai1 goek3 neoi2
Yalebāi geuk néui
Definition
A disabled or lame girl or woman; a female cripple.
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How it's used
Using this term to describe someone is considered highly offensive and derogatory in modern Hong Kong society. It reduces a person to their physical disability and carries a strong sense of discrimination. It is far more respectful and appropriate to use terms like 殘疾人士 or 腳部有殘障嘅女士 when referring to someone with a mobility impairment.
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go3個goExamples
That woman with a limp has a hard time walking.
Related words
Common phrases
to limp
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this term entirely in any social or professional setting, as it is perceived as an insult. Even if you hear it in older movies or casual, insensitive speech, using it yourself will likely cause offense.
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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.
