ceot1 dak1 teng1 tong4 ，jap6 dak1 ceoi4 fong4出得廳堂，入得廚房出得厅堂，入得厨房

Jyutpingceot1 dak1 teng1 tong4 ，jap6 dak1 ceoi4 fong4

Yalechēut dāk tēng tòhng ，jahp dāk chèuih fòhng

Definition

An ideal wife who is both socially presentable and a skilled homemaker or cook.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a woman who excels in both public social settings and domestic duties, reflecting traditional expectations of a perfect spouse. While it is often used as a compliment, modern speakers may use it with a touch of irony or self-awareness, as it highlights a high standard for domestic and social competence. It is rarely applied to men, as the phrase is deeply rooted in traditional gender roles.

Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係ceot1出dak1得teng1廳tong4堂，jap6入dak1得cyu4廚fong2房㗎。

She is truly a woman who can handle both social occasions and the kitchen.

wan2搵lou5老po4婆gang2梗hai6係jiu3要wan2搵go3個ceot1出dak1得teng1廳tong4堂，jap6入dak1得cyu4廚fong2房laa1啦。

When looking for a wife, you should definitely find one who is presentable and a good cook.

Common phrases

biu1標zeon2準lou5老po4婆

standard wife

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of someone's physical location, but it is strictly a metaphorical compliment regarding a person's character and skills. Using it to describe a man may sound confusing or sarcastic to native speakers.