jau4 zi1 neoi2油脂女
Jyutpingjau4 zi1 neoi2
Yaleyàuh jī néui
Definition
A young woman who wears flashy, trendy fashion, or a young female hooligan.
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How it's used
This term is heavily tied to the youth subculture of the 1970s and 1980s in Hong Kong, referring to girls who adopted a rebellious, greaser-style aesthetic. It carries a strong connotation of delinquency and social deviance rather than just fashion. Nowadays, it sounds quite dated and is often used to describe someone with a retro, rebellious look or to mock someone acting like a troublemaker from that era.
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That young female hooligan is always smoking on the street.
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Common phrases
male counterpart or delinquent boy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern fashion terms, as it specifically implies a rebellious or delinquent attitude. Using it to describe a trendy young woman today will likely be misunderstood or sound unintentionally insulting.
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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.
