gwaai1 neoi5乖女
Jyutpinggwaai1 neoi5
Yalegwāai néuih
Definition
Good girl; an obedient, well-behaved daughter or young girl.
colloquialpeoplefamily
How it's used
Parents often use this term to praise daughters who are well behaved or helpful around the house. It carries a strong sense of affection and approval, highlighting a child who meets traditional expectations of being compliant and kind. While it can be used for adult women, it often implies a lingering sense of parental endearment or a comparison to a standard of filial piety.
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go3個goExamples
She is truly a good girl, very obedient.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a woman in a professional or casual peer setting, as it can sound patronizing or infantilizing. It is strictly reserved for family contexts or when an elder is speaking to a younger female.
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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.
