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Definition
Derogatory term used by Cantonese speakers for mainland Chinese from northern provinces, especially males.
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory and xenophobic tone, reflecting historical tensions between local Cantonese speakers and migrants from other provinces. It is considered offensive and should be avoided in polite or professional settings. The term specifically targets people perceived as outsiders from northern China, often based on their accent or lack of fluency in Cantonese.
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That guy from the north is always speaking Mandarin.
Don't call people that, it's very rude.
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Common mistake
Using this term in any social situation will likely cause immediate offense and be perceived as discriminatory. It is not a neutral way to describe someone from another province, even if the speaker does not intend to be aggressive.
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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.
