kwan4 goek3 mui1裙腳妹裙脚妹
Jyutpingkwan4 goek3 mui1
Yalekwàhn geuk mūi
Definition
A spoiled girl who relies heavily on her parents, or historically a personal maid.
- a spoiled girl who relies heavily on her parents; a mummy's girl
- dateda personal maid
colloquialpeoplefamily
How it's used
Originally referring to domestic helpers who grew up in the household, the term has evolved to describe an adult who lacks independence and remains overly attached to their parents. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, implying that the person is immature or sheltered. While it can apply to anyone, it is specifically used to mock a lack of autonomy in personal decision making.
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go3個goExamples
She is always clinging to her family, she really is a spoiled girl.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 裙腳仔, which is the male equivalent. Using this term for a man would be incorrect and confusing to native speakers.
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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.
