neoi5 zung1 hou4 git6女中豪傑女中豪杰
Jyutpingneoi5 zung1 hou4 git6
Yalenéuih jūng hòuh giht
Definition
A heroine; a daring, outstanding woman of exceptional character.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of admiration for a woman who displays courage, capability, or leadership typically associated with male figures in traditional contexts. It is often used to praise someone who stands out in a male-dominated field or handles a crisis with exceptional composure. While it is a formal idiom, it is frequently used in casual conversation to express sincere respect for a woman's strength.
Examples
She is truly a heroine; she handled all the troublesome matters by herself.
Who says women are inferior to men? She is absolutely a heroine.
Related words
Common phrases
worthy of being called a heroine
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
