gei6 neoi5妓女
Jyutpinggei6 neoi5
Yalegeih néuih
Definition
Prostitute; a woman who engages in sexual transactions.
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How it's used
This term is a formal or neutral way to describe a sex worker, often used in news reports, legal contexts, or serious discussions. It carries a clinical tone that contrasts sharply with the derogatory slang 雞, which is highly offensive and should be avoided in polite conversation. Using this word helps maintain a detached or descriptive perspective rather than an insulting one.
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She worked as a prostitute before, life was very hard.
There used to be many prostitutes standing on the streets in this area.
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Common phrases
illegal prostitute
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in casual conversation as it can sound overly academic or detached, potentially making the speaker sound judgmental or insensitive depending on the context. Use more neutral or descriptive phrases if you are not in a formal setting.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



