jan3 dai6 on1 jan4印第安人

Jyutpingjan3 dai6 on1 jan4

Yaleyan daih ōn yàhn

名詞

Definition

Native Americans; American Indians.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used in historical or cultural contexts when discussing the Americas. While it remains the standard translation for the group, it is increasingly being replaced by more specific tribal names or the term 原住民 in formal or academic settings to avoid colonial connotations. It is treated as a collective noun and is not typically used to describe individuals unless referring to their heritage.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai6係jan3印dai6第on1安jan4人hau6後jeoi6裔lai2嚟㗎。

They are descendants of Native Americans.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知jan3印dai6第on1安jan4人zyu6住hai2喺bin1邊dou6度？

Do you know where Native Americans live?

Common phrases

jan3印dai6第on1安man4文faa3化

Native American culture

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to refer to people from India, as that would be a confusion with 印度人. The two terms are phonetically distinct in Cantonese but learners sometimes mix them up due to the similar English roots.