neoi2女
Jyutpingneoi2
Yalenéui
Definition
Daughter; a female child of someone.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
When referring to one's own daughter, people often use the term 囡囡 to sound more affectionate or informal. While 女 is the standard term, using it alone can sometimes sound a bit clinical or detached depending on the context. In casual conversation, adding a possessive pronoun like 我個女 is essential to clarify the relationship.
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go3個goExamples
What grade is your daughter in this year?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 女 with 女仔, which simply means a girl or young woman. Using 女 without a possessive pronoun or a specific modifier like 大女 or 細女 can sound incomplete or overly formal.
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Grammar guides
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