lou5 baan2 noeng4老闆娘老板娘
Jyutpinglou5 baan2 noeng4
Yalelóuh báan nèuhng
Definition
A female boss or business owner, or the wife of a boss or shopkeeper.
- a female boss, shop owner, or proprietor
- the wife of a boss, shopkeeper, or proprietor
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How it's used
Traditionally, this term refers to the wife of a shopkeeper or business owner, reflecting a time when family-run businesses were the norm. In modern contexts, it is frequently used to address or refer to any female business owner or manager regardless of her marital status. It carries a slightly more personal or informal tone compared to the gender-neutral term 老闆.
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The female owner of that shop is very hospitable.
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Common phrases
female owner of a local tea restaurant
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in a professional corporate setting, as it can sound patronizing or old-fashioned. In a modern office environment, simply using 老闆 or a specific job title is more appropriate and respectful.
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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.
