neoi5 sing3女性
Jyutpingneoi5 sing3
Yalenéuih sing
Definition
Female; the female sex.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the gender category in formal or sociological contexts. While it is the standard term for female, it sounds slightly more detached or academic than using 女仔 or 女人 in casual conversation. It is frequently used in discussions about gender equality, workplace demographics, or public policy.
Examples
This company has hired many female employees.
Do you think it is very difficult for women to get promoted in the workplace?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings to refer to a specific person, as it can sound overly clinical or like you are categorizing them rather than addressing them as an individual.
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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.
