hau6 dai2 po2後底婆后底婆
Jyutpinghau6 dai2 po2
Yalehauh dái pó
Definition
Stepmother
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a woman who marries a man already having children from a previous marriage. It carries a slightly informal or traditional nuance compared to the more neutral term 後母. It is often used in a domestic context to describe family dynamics.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
His dad married a second wife and brought her home.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or when speaking directly to the person, as it can sound blunt or carry a negative connotation of an outsider entering the family unit.
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Grammar guides
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