mui4 mui1 zai2妹妹仔
Jyutpingmui4 mui1 zai2
Yalemùih mūi jái
Definition
An affectionate term of address or reference for a little or young girl.
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How it's used
This term carries a sense of affection or casual observation, often used by adults to refer to children or teenagers. It is more informal than using the standard word 女仔 and implies a slightly more protective or endearing tone. While it can refer to a young child, it is frequently applied to teenage girls as well.
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go3個goExamples
That little girl is so cute.
Did you see that young girl just now?
Related words
Common phrases
a small young girl
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to address a woman who is your peer or superior in a professional setting, as it can sound condescending or overly familiar. It is strictly for referring to someone significantly younger than the speaker.
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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.
