bak1 gu1北姑
Jyutpingbak1 gu1
Yalebāk gū
Definition
Women who come from Northern China to Guangdong to work as prostitutes
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How it's used
This term is highly derogatory and carries a strong sexist undertone. It is used to label women from mainland China as sex workers, regardless of their actual profession. Using this word in public or professional settings is considered extremely rude and offensive.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
teng1 gong2 go2 gaan1 song1 naa4 hou2 do1 bak1 gu1 hai2 dou6
聽講嗰間桑拿好多北姑喺度。
I heard that sauna has many girls from the north working there.
nei5 m4 hou2 lyun6 gam3 giu3 jan4 zou6 bak1 gu1 aa4
你唔好亂咁叫人做北姑呀。
Don't go around calling people that, it's offensive.
Related words
Common phrases
bak1 gu1 gai1
北姑雞
a derogatory term for a prostitute from the mainland
Common mistake
Never use this word to describe a woman from northern China in a neutral or polite context, as it is a slur. Even if you are referring to someone from the north, use terms like 大陸人 or 北方人 instead.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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