neoi1囡
Jyutpingneoi1
Yalenēui
Definition
The queen card in playing cards.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Queen card in a deck of playing cards. It is a very common colloquial term used during card games, whereas the English letter Q is often used interchangeably in casual settings. Using this term makes you sound much more like a local player than using formal descriptors.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 囡 meaning daughter or young girl, which is a common term in some dialects but less standard in Hong Kong Cantonese. In the context of card games, the meaning is strictly limited to the rank of the card.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
