neoi5 tung4 zi3女同志

Jyutpingneoi5 tung4 zi3

Yalenéuih tùhng ji

名詞

Definition

Lesbian; a female homosexual.

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How it's used

While the term literally translates to female comrade, it is the standard and neutral way to refer to lesbians in Hong Kong. It carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to the English loanword les, which is very common in casual speech among younger generations. Using this term is generally considered respectful and appropriate in most social contexts.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢hai6係jat1一wai6位neoi5女tung4同zi3志，sing3性gaak3格hou2好song2爽long5朗。

She is a lesbian and has a very cheerful personality.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊go3個hai6係neoi5女tung4同zi3志aa4呀？

Do you know who is a lesbian?

Common phrases

gung1公hoi1開neoi5女tung4同zi3志

openly lesbian

Common mistake

Avoid using the literal translation comrade in other contexts to mean friend or peer, as it will sound confusing or politically loaded. Stick to using it specifically as a noun for sexual orientation.