fei1 jung4菲傭菲佣

Jyutpingfei1 jung4

Yalefēi yùhng

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Filipino domestic helper, or more generally, any foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong.

a domestic helper from the Philippines
any foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong

colloquialpeoplehome

How it's used

While this term specifically refers to workers from the Philippines, it is often used as a generic label for any foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong regardless of their actual nationality. Using the term 姐姐 is generally considered more polite and respectful in direct conversation. The term is deeply embedded in the local social structure and reflects the common practice of families employing live-in help.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企ceng2請zo2咗go3個fei1菲jung4傭bong1幫sau2手zou6做gaa1家mou6務。

Their family hired a Filipino domestic helper to help with housework.

nei5你uk1屋kei2企go3個fei1菲jung4傭fong3放gaa3假heoi3去zo2咗bin1邊aa4呀？

Where did your domestic helper go on her day off?

Common phrases

ceng2請fei1菲jung4傭

to hire a Filipino domestic helper

fei1菲jung4傭ze1姐ze1姐

Filipino domestic helper (polite form)

Common mistake

Using this term to address a domestic helper directly can sound blunt or insensitive. It is much better to use 姐姐 or to address them by their name to show proper respect.