gwaai1 zyu1乖豬乖猪

Jyutpinggwaai1 zyu1

Yalegwāai jyū

Definition

An affectionate term used for children or lovers when they are behaving well.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Despite the literal translation, this term is an affectionate endearment used to praise someone for being obedient or cooperative. It is most frequently directed at young children, but romantic partners also use it with each other to sound cute or coax someone into doing something. The tone is always warm and playful rather than formal or serious.

Examples

nei5你gam1今jat6日hou2好gwaai1乖zyu1豬，teng1聽saai3晒maa1媽mi4咪waa6話。

You are such a good kid today, listening to everything Mommy says.

faai3快di1啲sik6食joek6藥laa1啦，gwaai1乖zyu1豬。

Hurry up and take your medicine, be a good girl/boy.

Common phrases

zou6做go3個gwaai1乖zyu1豬

to be a good boy/girl

Common mistake

Avoid using this with people you do not have a close relationship with, as it can sound overly intimate or patronizing. It is strictly reserved for family, children, or romantic partners.