hau6 saang1 zai2 neoi5後生仔女后生仔女
Jyutpinghau6 saang1 zai2 neoi5
Yalehauh sāang jái néuih
Definition
Young people; youngsters; youth, including teenagers and young adults.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers collectively to young people in a way that feels warm and slightly informal. It is often used by older generations to address or describe the younger demographic, though it can also be used by peers to refer to their own age group. It functions as a plural noun and does not require an additional measure word when referring to the group as a whole.
Examples
Many young people like to come here to take photos.
What time are you youngsters going to karaoke?
Related words
Common phrases
a group of young people
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in very formal or professional settings, as it can sound patronizing or overly casual depending on the speaker's age. It is strictly for spoken Cantonese and should not appear in formal writing.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
