daai6 luk6 mui1大陸妹大陆妹
Jyutpingdaai6 luk6 mui1
Yaledaaih luhk mūi
Definition
A young woman from mainland China who has come to Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Carries a derogatory or at least dismissive tone that often implies stereotypes about social status or cultural background. Using this term to address someone directly is considered offensive and confrontational. It is frequently used in casual, often insensitive, gossip rather than in polite or professional settings.
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go3個goExamples
She is a girl from the mainland, she just moved here.
Don't go around calling people mainland girls, it's very rude.
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Common phrases
to call someone a mainland girl
Common mistake
Avoid using this term as a neutral descriptor for anyone from mainland China, as it is widely perceived as a slur or a microaggression. It is far safer and more respectful to use terms like 內地人 or 嚟自內地嘅朋友.
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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.
