neoi4 neoi2女女
Jyutpingneoi4 neoi2
Yalenèuih néui
Definition
An intimate term to address one's own or someone else's daughter; daughter.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Using reduplication like 女女 adds a layer of affection and intimacy, making it sound much warmer than the standard 女. It is frequently used by parents when talking about their young daughters or when speaking to them directly. While it can sometimes refer to a girlfriend in specific online slang or casual contexts, its primary and most common use remains as a term of endearment for a child.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
How old is your daughter this year?
My daughter really likes eating this kind of candy.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or when speaking to strangers about their children, as it can sound overly casual or even presumptuous. Stick to the standard 女 or 個女 in professional or neutral situations.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
