fei1 leot6 ban1菲律賓菲律宾

Jyutpingfei1 leot6 ban1

Yalefēi leuht bān

名詞Uncommon

Definition

The Philippines; an archipelago country in Southeast Asia with its capital in Manila.

neutralplacespeople

How it's used

Refers to the country itself, but in daily Hong Kong life, it is most frequently mentioned in the context of domestic helpers. When referring to a person from there, locals often use the term 菲律賓姐姐 or 賓妹, though the latter can be considered offensive or derogatory depending on the tone and context. It is safer and more respectful to use 菲律賓人 or simply refer to their role.

Examples

nei5你si3試gwo3過fei1飛heoi3去fei1菲leot6律ban1賓leoi5旅hang4行mei6未aa4呀？

Have you ever tried flying to the Philippines for a trip?

keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企ceng2請zo2咗go3個fei1菲leot6律ban1賓ze1姐ze1姐bong1幫sau2手。

Their family hired a Filipino helper to help out.

Common phrases

fei1菲leot6律ban1賓jan4人

Filipino person

fei1菲leot6律ban1賓ze1姐ze1姐

Filipino domestic helper

Common mistake

Avoid using 賓妹 in professional or formal settings, as it is often perceived as condescending or discriminatory. Stick to neutral terms like 菲律賓人 or 姐姐 when speaking about domestic workers.