laau1 mui6撈妹捞妹
Jyutpinglaau1 mui6
Yalelāau muih
Definition
Derogatory term for young women from northern China.
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How it's used
Originating from the Cantonese term 撈佬 which refers to men from Northern China, this term carries a strong derogatory and xenophobic undertone. It is frequently used to mock perceived cultural or linguistic differences, particularly regarding the Mandarin accent. Using this term in any social setting is considered highly offensive and discriminatory.
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That girl from the north is talking very loudly.
Don't call people that, it's very rude.
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Common phrases
damned northern girl
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this term entirely, as it is not a neutral way to describe someone's origin. It is often confused with simply describing someone from the north, but the derogatory nature makes it inappropriate for polite conversation.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
