neoi2 baau1女包
Jyutpingneoi2 baau1
Yalenéui bāau
Definition
A woman's handbag, or a young girl, often used with a negative connotation.
- woman's handbag
- slangyoung girl
colloquialpeopleshopping
How it's used
Using this term to describe a person is derogatory and implies that the girl is shallow, vain, or behaves in a way the speaker finds irritating. When referring to the physical object, it is a straightforward term for a woman's handbag, though it is less common than just saying 手袋. The negative connotation for people is quite strong and should be avoided in polite company.
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She is always buying those handbags, she is really a big spender.
That young girl is always gossiping about people, so annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a girl in a neutral or positive way, as it carries a clear judgmental tone when applied to a person. If you simply want to refer to a girl, use 女仔 instead.
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