hung1 ze2空姐
Jyutpinghung1 ze2
Yalehūng jé
Definition
Female flight attendant; air hostess.
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How it's used
Short for 空中小姐, this term is the standard way to refer to female flight attendants in casual conversation. While professional settings might use the more gender-neutral 機艙服務員, 空姐 remains the default choice in daily life. It carries a slightly informal tone and is rarely used in official written documents or formal announcements.
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Since she became an air-stewardess, she has to fly around all the time.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to male flight attendants, as it explicitly specifies gender. Use 空少 for males or the neutral term 機艙服務員 if the gender is unknown or irrelevant.
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