neoi5 long4女郎
Jyutpingneoi5 long4
Yalenéuih lòhng
Definition
Young lady; young woman.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly formal or literary tone that feels a bit dated in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is rarely used in casual conversation to refer to a peer, as people prefer using 女仔 or 小姐. It often appears in specific professional titles or media contexts to sound more elegant or descriptive.
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wai6位waihExamples
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to address someone directly, as it can sound overly formal or even slightly old fashioned. It is better used as a descriptive noun in the third person rather than as a term of address.
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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.
