lung4 fung6 toi1龍鳳胎龙凤胎
Jyutpinglung4 fung6 toi1
Yalelùhng fuhng tōi
Definition
Boy-girl twins; fraternal twins of opposite sex.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a pair of fraternal twins consisting of one boy and one girl. The term carries a positive cultural connotation, as it is traditionally seen as a symbol of balance and good fortune, representing the union of the dragon and the phoenix.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
His wife gave birth to boy-girl twins, she is so happy.
Related words
Common phrases
to give birth to boy-girl twins
Common mistake
Do not use this term for twins of the same gender. If the twins are both boys or both girls, use 孖仔 or 孖女 instead.
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Grammar guides
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