bi4 bi1 neoi2啤啤女
Jyutpingbi4 bi1 neoi2
Yalebìh bī néui
Definition
Baby girl.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the English word "baby" combined with the Cantonese word for girl. It carries a very affectionate and informal tone, often used when talking to parents about their young children. It is strictly reserved for infants or very young toddlers rather than older children.
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Do not use this to refer to a teenage girl or an adult woman, as it would sound patronizing or confusing. It is specifically for babies.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
