gaai1 tung4街童
Jyutpinggaai1 tung4
Yalegāai tùhng
Definition
Street-connected child; a child or teenager who frequently hangs around on the street.
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How it's used
Carries a negative connotation, implying that the children are neglected, lack parental supervision, or are potentially involved in delinquent behavior. While it describes a social phenomenon, it is rarely used as a neutral term to describe children playing outdoors. It often appears in news reports or social commentary regarding youth welfare.
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Those street-connected kids always hang around the park.
Related words
Common phrases
hanging around the streets
the issue of street-connected children
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe children simply playing outside in a neighborhood, as it implies a lack of home discipline or social abandonment rather than just being outdoors.
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