fu5 neoi5婦女妇女
Jyutpingfu5 neoi5
Yalefúh néuih
Definition
An adult woman.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to adult women, often in a social or formal context rather than casual conversation. While it is the standard term for women in organizational names like 婦女會, it sounds overly clinical or stiff when describing a friend or acquaintance. Use 女仔 or 女人 instead for everyday situations.
Measure word
wai6位waihExamples
There are many women queuing here.
Is that woman your relative?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to young girls or teenagers, as it implies maturity and adulthood. It is not a casual term for addressing someone directly.
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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.
