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Jyutpingngau4 wong4 mui1
Yalengàuh wòhng mūi
Definition
A naughty or tomboyish little girl.
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How it's used
This term captures a specific kind of tomboyish or mischievous energy in a young girl. It implies a sense of being unladylike or rowdy rather than just being mean-spirited. People often use it affectionately to describe a child who is full of life and constantly getting into trouble.
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She was really a naughty little girl when she was small.
Related words
Common phrases
a naughty little girl when young
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe an adult woman, as it specifically refers to a child. It is also not a direct translation for a tomboy, as it focuses more on the naughty behavior than the style of dress or interests.
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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.
