mui4 jan4 po4媒人婆
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Yalemùih yàhn pòh
Definition
Female matchmaker.
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How it's used
Traditionally, this term refers to a professional woman who arranges marriages, often playing a central role in traditional Chinese wedding customs. In modern usage, it is frequently used in a slightly humorous or teasing way to describe a friend who loves setting people up on dates. The term specifically highlights the gendered nature of the role in historical contexts, though it is now applied more broadly to anyone acting as a go-between for romantic interests.
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She is very experienced as a matchmaker and has introduced many people.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to a professional dating consultant or a modern app-based service, as it carries a strong connotation of traditional matchmaking practices. Using it for a modern professional might sound outdated or sarcastic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
