naam4 zai2 tau4男仔頭男仔头

Jyutpingnaam4 zai2 tau4

Yalenàahm jái tàuh

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Boyish or tomboyish; describing a girl with a masculine appearance, style, or personality.

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How it's used

Focuses primarily on visual presentation and personality traits that deviate from traditional feminine expectations. While it can describe a short haircut, it is frequently used to describe a girl who is rough, direct, or prefers activities traditionally associated with boys. It carries a neutral to slightly affectionate tone rather than a derogatory one.

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細go3個go2嗰zan6陣hou2好naam4男zai2仔tau4頭，zung1鍾ji3意wun6玩bo1波do1多gwo3過wun6玩gung1公zai2仔。

She was very boyish when she was little, preferring to play with balls rather than dolls.

nei5你zin2剪zo2咗go3個gam3咁dyun2短ge3嘅tau4頭faat3髮，sing4成go3個naam4男zai2仔tau4頭gam3咁aa4呀。

You cut your hair so short, you look like a total tomboy now.

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格naam4男zai2仔tau4頭

tomboyish personality

daa2打baan6扮naam4男zai2仔tau4頭

boyish style of dress

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe an actual boy, as it specifically refers to girls who exhibit masculine traits. It is not a direct translation of the English word tomboy in every context, as it leans heavily towards physical appearance and mannerisms.