jin1 zi1 maa5胭脂馬胭脂马
Jyutpingjin1 zi1 maa5
Yaleyīn jī máh
Definition
An untamed woman, or someone who is unruly and intractable.
- an untamed woman; someone who is unruly or intractable
- Yanqi horse
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How it's used
Originating from traditional literature, this term describes a woman who is spirited, headstrong, and difficult to control. It carries a slightly old-fashioned, dramatic flair and is rarely used in professional or formal settings. While it implies a lack of submissiveness, it is often used with a sense of grudging respect or playful warning regarding someone's fiery temper.
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zek3隻jekExamples
She has a personality like an untamed horse, it is hard to tell her what to do.
You better not provoke that unruly woman.
Related words
Common phrases
an untamed woman
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a horse literally, as it is strictly a metaphorical term for a person. Using it to refer to an actual animal will cause confusion as it is not part of standard equestrian vocabulary.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
