bai1 goek3 po4跛腳婆跛脚婆

Jyutpingbai1 goek3 po4

Yalebāi geuk pòh

Definition

A lame woman or a female cripple.

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How it's used

This term is considered highly offensive and derogatory in modern Hong Kong society. It is used to mock or belittle someone with a physical disability, and using it in public can easily lead to social conflict. It is strongly recommended to avoid this term entirely and use more respectful language like 殘疾人士 instead.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個bai1跛goek3腳po4婆haang4行lou6路hou2好maan6慢。

That woman with a limp walks very slowly.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到go3個bai1跛goek3腳po4婆aa4呀？

Did you see the woman with a limp?

Related words

Common phrases

bai1跛goek3腳

to limp

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly believe this is a neutral descriptor because it is descriptive, but it carries a strong negative connotation similar to using slurs for physical conditions. Avoid using it to describe anyone, even if you are just trying to identify them in a crowd.