mou5 neoi2舞女
Jyutpingmou5 neoi2
Yalemóuh néui
Definition
A female dancer, or a dance hall hostess and escort in a nightclub.
- female dancer
- dateddance hall hostess, escort, or sex worker in a nightclub
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How it's used
This term carries a strong historical and social connotation linked to the nightlife industry of mid-twentieth century Hong Kong. While it literally refers to a dancer, it is almost exclusively used to describe women working in nightclubs who provide companionship to customers. Using 舞小姐 is often preferred in modern speech as it sounds slightly more professional or euphemistic compared to the more direct and sometimes derogatory tone of 舞女.
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She used to work as a dance hall hostess at that nightclub.
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Common phrases
striptease dancer
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe a professional stage dancer or a performer in a theatre, as it will be misinterpreted as referring to a nightclub hostess or sex worker. Use 舞蹈員 for a professional dancer instead.
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