gwaai1 gwaai1 neoi5乖乖女
Jyutpinggwaai1 gwaai1 neoi5
Yalegwāai gwāai néuih
Definition
Good and obedient girl.
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How it's used
Describes a girl who is well behaved, follows rules, and meets the expectations of parents or authority figures. While it can be a genuine compliment, it is sometimes used sarcastically to describe someone who seems perfect on the surface but hides a different side. The term carries a slightly traditional or old fashioned nuance regarding gender expectations.
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She was such a good, obedient girl when she was little.
You think she is a good girl, but she is actually very rebellious.
Related words
Common phrases
a typical good girl
Common mistake
Avoid using this for boys, as it is strictly gendered for females. For males, the equivalent is usually just described as 乖仔.
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Grammar guides
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