bo1 mui1坡妹
Jyutpingbo1 mui1
Yalebō mūi
Definition
A girl or young woman from Singapore.
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How it's used
This term is a colloquial label used to identify a woman from Singapore. It carries a casual tone and is often used in social settings to describe someone's background. While not inherently offensive, it is a specific slang term that should be used with awareness of the context, as some people may prefer to be referred to as Singaporean or 新加坡人.
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go3個goExamples
He has a Singaporean girlfriend, she is very cute.
Related words
Common phrases
Singaporean girlfriend
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it can sound overly casual or reductive. It is strictly for informal conversation among friends or peers.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
