neoi5 wong4女王
Jyutpingneoi5 wong4
Yalenéuih wòhng
Definition
Queen regnant; a female monarch of a kingdom.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a female monarch who holds the throne in her own right, rather than a queen consort who is married to a king. While it is used for historical or foreign figures, it is rarely applied to local Hong Kong contexts unless discussing the British colonial era.
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The Queen of England seems to have a long life.
Do you know who the current queen is?
Related words
Common phrases
Queen of England
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 王后, which specifically refers to a queen consort or the wife of a king. Using 女王 for a queen consort is technically inaccurate in formal 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.
