gwaa2 mou5 po2寡母婆
Jyutpinggwaa2 mou5 po2
Yalegwá móuh pó
Definition
A middle-aged or elderly widow.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for a widow who is middle-aged or older. It carries a slightly traditional or rustic feel, often implying someone who is managing a household alone. Using it for a young widow can sound insensitive or inaccurate.
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The widow living next door is very hardworking.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe a young widow, as it specifically implies a more mature age and carries a connotation of a woman who has been widowed for some time.
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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.
