kau1 neoi2媾女
Jyutpingkau1 neoi2
Yalekāu néui
Definition
To hit on, pick up, or date a girl.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This term is strictly colloquial and carries a slightly sleazy or objectifying connotation. It is best avoided in formal settings or when speaking to someone you do not know well, as it focuses purely on the act of pursuing women for romantic or sexual interest. Use it only among close friends who share a casual, locker-room style of humor.
Examples
He goes to Lan Kwai Fong to hit on girls all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
a master at picking up girls
always hitting on girls
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a serious, respectful courtship or a formal dating relationship, as it implies a shallow or predatory intent.
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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.
