neoi5 gaa1女家
Jyutpingneoi5 gaa1
Yalenéuih gā
Definition
The bride's family or her side of the family in a marriage.
colloquialfamily
How it's used
Refers specifically to the bride's side in the context of traditional Chinese wedding customs. It is frequently contrasted with 男家, which denotes the groom's family. These terms are essential when discussing the logistics of wedding preparations, such as who pays for which part of the banquet or where specific rituals take place.
Examples
The bride's family will host a banquet on the wedding day.
When are you guys going to the bride's family to perform the betrothal gift ceremony?
Related words
Common phrases
relatives of the bride's family
elders of the bride's family
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a woman's family in a general sense, such as when talking about visiting your female friend's parents. It is strictly reserved for wedding-related contexts.
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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.
