naam4 baan6 neoi5 zong1男扮女裝男扮女装
Jyutpingnaam4 baan6 neoi5 zong1
Yalenàahm baahn néuih jōng
Definition
Cross-dressing; a man dressing up as a woman.
colloquialpeopleclothing
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of a man adopting a female appearance, often for performance, comedy, or disguise. It carries a descriptive tone rather than a clinical one, frequently appearing in contexts involving Cantonese opera or variety shows.
Examples
He is performing on stage while cross-dressing.
Why do you want to cross-dress to attend the party?
Related words
Common phrases
cross-dressing performance
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general fashion choices or gender identity, as it specifically implies a deliberate act of putting on a costume or disguise for a particular purpose.
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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.
