jin4 wai6賢惠贤惠
Jyutpingjin4 wai6
Yaleyìhn waih
Definition
Virtuous, kind, and dutiful, typically used to describe a traditional wife.
neutralpeoplefamily
How it's used
This term carries a traditional, slightly old-fashioned connotation of a woman who is devoted to domestic harmony and family well-being. While it is still understood and used, modern speakers might find it a bit dated or conservative, as it centers on the ideal of a supportive, nurturing spouse. It is rarely used to describe men, as the term is deeply rooted in traditional gender expectations.
Examples
She is truly virtuous and warm-hearted, always taking care of her family.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe professional competence or general kindness, as it specifically implies a domestic or family-oriented virtue. It is not a generic term for being a good person.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
