ban1 po2賓婆宾婆

Jyutpingban1 po2

Yalebān pó

名詞

Definition

Filipina; a woman from the Philippines.

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How it's used

This term is widely used in casual conversation to refer to a woman from the Philippines, but it can carry a derogatory or dismissive tone depending on the context and speaker. Many people now prefer using the more neutral 菲律賓人 to avoid potential offense. It is frequently associated with domestic workers, which contributes to the social stigma sometimes attached to the word.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個ban1賓po2婆hou2好ci5似soeng2想man6問lou6路aa4呀。

That Filipina seems to want to ask for directions.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識go2嗰go3個ban1賓po2婆㗎？

Do you know that Filipina?

Common phrases

ban1賓po2婆ze1姐ze1姐

Filipina domestic helper

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it is often perceived as disrespectful or racially insensitive. It is safer to use 菲律賓人 when you are not speaking in a strictly informal environment.