hau6 dai2 naa2後底乸后底乸

Jyutpinghau6 dai2 naa2

Yalehauh dái ná

名詞

Definition

Step-mother; a father's new wife to his children.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly blunt or informal tone compared to the more neutral term 繼母. It is often used in casual conversation to describe family dynamics rather than in formal or legal contexts. The term specifically highlights the role of the woman in relation to the husband's children from a previous marriage.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢go3個hau6後dai2底naa2乸deoi3對keoi5佢hou2好m4唔hou2好aa4呀？

Is his step-mother good to him?

ngo5我m4唔soeng2想zou6做jan4人hau6後dai2底naa2乸，aat3壓lik6力hou2好daai6大。

I don't want to be a step-mother, the pressure is too high.

Common phrases

zou6做hau6後dai2底naa2乸

to be a step-mother

Common mistake

Avoid using this term directly to someone's face, as it can sound derogatory or imply a negative stereotype of the 'wicked stepmother' found in folklore. Use 繼母 if you want to be more respectful or neutral.