leng1 mui1 zai2靚妹仔靓妹仔
Jyutpingleng1 mui1 zai2
Yalelēng mūi jái
Definition
Young girl; little girl.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly affectionate or informal tone when referring to a young girl. It is often used by older generations to describe someone who is clearly younger than them, emphasizing youthfulness. While it is generally friendly, it can sound patronizing if used by a stranger toward a teenager who wants to be treated as an adult.
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go3個goExamples
That young girl is very polite.
Do you see the young girl playing over there?
Related words
Common phrases
a little young girl
Common mistake
Avoid using this to address a woman directly in a professional or formal setting, as it can be perceived as condescending or dismissive of her maturity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
