fei4 maa1肥媽肥妈
Jyutpingfei4 maa1
Yalefèih mā
Definition
Feimama; nickname for the Hong Kong singer, actress, and TV host Maria Cordero.
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How it's used
This nickname is widely recognized across generations in Hong Kong due to her long career as a singer and her popular cooking shows. It is used as a term of endearment and familiarity rather than a literal description of her physique. You will frequently hear it used when discussing her television appearances or recipes.
Examples
Maria Cordero is really skilled at cooking.
Do you know if Maria Cordero has a show tonight?
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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.
