gaai1 ngoi6 jan4街外人
Jyutpinggaai1 ngoi6 jan4
Yalegāai ngoih yàhn
Definition
Outsider; a person who does not belong to a particular group, family, or organization.
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How it's used
Used primarily to distinguish between those inside a specific group, like a family or a close-knit company, and those outside of it. It carries a slightly defensive or exclusionary tone, emphasizing that the person being referred to does not share the same bonds or responsibilities as the group members. It is rarely used to describe strangers in a neutral, public setting.
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This is a family matter, outsiders should not interfere.
Why did you tell our secrets to an outsider?
Related words
Common phrases
not an outsider
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean a stranger you meet on the street, as that would be 陌生人. Using 街外人 for a random person on the bus sounds like you are accusing them of intruding on your personal space.
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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.
