jau4 peng4 neoi2油瓶女
Jyutpingjau4 peng4 neoi2
Yaleyàuh pèhng néui
Definition
Stepdaughter brought into a new marriage by her mother.
colloquialpeoplefamily
How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory tone that implies the child is an unwanted burden or an extra piece of baggage brought into a new marriage. It reflects traditional patriarchal views where a woman's child from a previous relationship was seen as an obstacle to her new family life. Avoid using this term in any polite or formal context as it is highly offensive.
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go3個goExamples
Her mother remarried and brought along her step-daughter.
Don't call people a step-daughter, it is very rude.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to a step-daughter in a neutral or respectful way, as it specifically carries the connotation of being an unwelcome addition.
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