leng3 neoi5靚女靓女
Jyutpingleng3 neoi5
Yaleleng néuih
Definition
Beautiful; pretty; descriptive of a woman with an attractive appearance.
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How it's used
Beyond describing physical appearance, this term is frequently used as a polite or friendly way to address a woman in service settings, such as calling a waitress or a shop assistant. It functions similarly to how one might use miss in English to get someone's attention. Using it in this social context is generally seen as respectful and pleasant rather than purely descriptive.
Examples
You look so pretty dressed up today!
Is that pretty girl your friend?
Related words
Common phrases
a pretty girl
Common mistake
Avoid using this to address older women, as it is specifically associated with youth or a youthful appearance. For older women, using terms like 姐姐 or 阿姨 is much more appropriate and avoids potential offense.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
