jin4 cai1 loeng4 mou5賢妻良母贤妻良母
Jyutpingjin4 cai1 loeng4 mou5
Yaleyìhn chāi lèuhng móuh
Definition
A good wife and loving mother.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a traditional, idealized expectation of womanhood that emphasizes domestic devotion and nurturing. While still used as a sincere compliment, modern speakers sometimes use it with a touch of irony or sarcasm to comment on someone who is overly focused on household chores or traditional gender roles.
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She is truly a good wife and capable mother, she takes such good care of the home.
Do you think she is a good wife and capable mother?
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Common phrases
a textbook good wife and capable mother
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a woman's professional achievements or personality traits outside of the family context, as it is strictly tied to the roles of wife and mother.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
