ngoi6 loi4 mui1外來妹外来妹
Jyutpingngoi6 loi4 mui1
Yalengoih lòih mūi
Definition
A girl or young woman from another province, city, or community who comes to work.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly dated or specific social connotation often associated with the rapid industrialization period in the Pearl River Delta. It refers specifically to young women who migrated from rural areas to urban centers for work. While it is not inherently derogatory, it can sound patronizing or reductive depending on the tone of the speaker.
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She is a girl from out of town, she just moved here to live.
Do you know where that girl from out of town is from?
Related words
Common phrases
migrant girl worker
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with terms for foreigners or expatriates, as it specifically implies internal migration within the Chinese-speaking world rather than international immigration.
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