mui6妹
Jyutpingmui6
Yalemuih
Definition
A girl or young woman; typically used as a suffix after an adjective or a nationality.
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How it's used
Adding this suffix to a noun or adjective creates a casual, sometimes affectionate, label for a younger female. It is frequently attached to nationalities to describe women from those places, such as 鬼妹 for Westerners or 日本妹 for Japanese women. While often used in a friendly way, it can sound dismissive or objectifying depending on the context and tone of voice.
Examples
She is a Western girl and loves eating dim sum.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this suffix for women in professional or formal settings, as it can sound patronizing or overly familiar. It is strictly for informal, colloquial speech.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
