neoi5 si6女士

Jyutpingneoi5 si6

Yalenéuih sih

名詞Common

Definition

Lady or madam, used as a respectful term of address particularly when marital status is unknown.

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How it's used

Reserved for formal or polite contexts, this term is the standard way to address a woman when you are unsure of her marital status or wish to show professional respect. It functions similarly to the English "Ms." or "Madam" but carries a slightly more elevated tone than simply using a name or title like 小姐. You will frequently hear it in customer service, formal introductions, or public announcements.

Measure word

wai6位waih

Examples

go2嗰wai6位neoi5女si6士soeng2想wan2搵ging1經lei5理tau4投sou3訴aa4呀。

That lady wants to find the manager to make a complaint.

ceng2請man6問nei4呢wai6位neoi5女si6士gwai3貴sing3姓dim2點cing1稱fu1呼？

May I ask what your surname is, madam?

Common phrases

gok3各wai2位neoi5女si6士

ladies

Common mistake

Avoid using this to address young women or peers in casual settings, as it can sound overly stiff or distant. For younger women or general casual conversation, 小姐 is much more common and natural.