jin4 noi6 zo6賢內助贤内助

Jyutpingjin4 noi6 zo6

Yaleyìhn noih joh

名詞

Definition

An excellent, supportive wife; a respectful term for a good wife.

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How it's used

This term carries a traditional, slightly formal tone that emphasizes a wife's supportive role in managing the household and aiding her husband's success. While it is a compliment, it is rarely used in casual conversation between peers and is more common in formal speeches, wedding toasts, or when older generations praise a woman's domestic virtues. It implies a sense of wisdom and quiet strength rather than just being a good partner.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你lou5老po4婆gam3咁lek1叻，zan1真hai6係nei5你ge3嘅jin4賢noi6內zo6助aa4呀。

Your wife is so capable, she really is an excellent wife to you.

ceoi2娶dou3到go3個jin4賢noi6內zo6助，nei5你zan1真hai6係hou2好jau5有fuk1福hei3氣。

You are truly blessed to have married such an excellent wife.

Common phrases

cing3稱zik1職ge3嘅jin4賢noi6內zo6助

a competent excellent wife

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe a wife in a modern, professional, or casual context, as it can sound patronizing or outdated by focusing solely on domestic support rather than her individual achievements.