ding2 zi2 haai4頂趾鞋顶趾鞋
Jyutpingding2 zi2 haai4
Yaledíng jí hàaih
Definition
A wife who has very strict control over her husband; henpecking wife.
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How it's used
This term uses the metaphor of shoes that are too small to pinch and restrict the feet, mirroring how a controlling spouse restricts a husband's freedom. It is a colorful, slightly derogatory way to describe a woman who exerts excessive authority over her partner. It is almost exclusively used to describe a wife's behavior toward her husband rather than the other way around.
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keoi5佢lou5老po4婆zan1真hai6係ding2頂zi2趾haai4鞋，lin4連tung4同pang4朋jau5友ceot1出gaai1街jam2飲bui1杯je5嘢dou1都m4唔bei2畀。
His wife is such a control freak, she won't even let him go out for a drink with friends.
Related words
Common phrases
a total control freak
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe actual footwear, as it will cause confusion. It is strictly a metaphorical label for a person and is not a standard way to describe tight shoes in a literal sense.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
