bak1 sou2北嫂

Jyutpingbak1 sou2

Yalebāk sóu

Definition

A wife or middle-aged woman from Mainland China.

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How it's used

Carries a distinct social connotation that often implies a specific cultural or regional background. It is frequently used in casual conversation to describe women from the Mainland, though it can sometimes sound blunt or carry a slightly derogatory undertone depending on the speaker's intent and the context of the conversation.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢ceoi2娶zo2咗go3個bak1北sou2嫂faan1返lai4嚟。

He married a woman from the Mainland.

go2嗰go3個bak1北sou2嫂gong2講je5嘢hou2好daai6大seng1聲。

That Mainland woman is speaking very loudly.

Common phrases

ceoi2娶bak1北sou2嫂

to marry a woman from the Mainland

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it can be perceived as insensitive or stereotypical. It is strictly a colloquial label and should not be used when referring to someone in a respectful or neutral manner.