fung1 can4 neoi5 zi2風塵女子风尘女子

Jyutpingfung1 can4 neoi5 zi2

Yalefūng chàhn néuih jí

Definition

An elegant euphemism for a prostitute.

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How it's used

This term is a euphemism that carries a literary or old-fashioned tone, often used to describe someone in the sex industry with a sense of pity or romanticized tragedy. It is rarely used in casual, modern conversation to refer to someone directly, as it sounds overly dramatic or archaic. Using it in a professional or casual setting can come across as pretentious or insensitive.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢ji5以cin4前zou6做gwo3過fung1風can4塵neoi2女zi2子，sau6受gwo3過hou2好do1多fu2苦。

She was a sex worker in the past and suffered a lot.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有fung1風can4塵neoi5女zi2子ceot1出mut6沒aa4呀？

Do you know where sex workers hang out?

Common phrases

leon4淪lok6落fung1風can4塵

to fall into prostitution

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in everyday speech as it sounds like it belongs in a period drama or a novel. For modern, neutral, or direct references, use 妓女 or the more common slang terms.