ngoi6 gaa3 neoi2外嫁女
Jyutpingngoi6 gaa3 neoi2
Yalengoih ga néui
Definition
A married daughter who has taken her husband's surname and belongs to another household.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Reflects traditional patriarchal views where a woman is considered to have left her birth family upon marriage. It is often used in the context of inheritance or family obligations, implying that the person is now part of the husband's family unit. While the term is still understood, younger generations may find it outdated or exclusionary.
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go3個goExamples
She is already a married daughter, so she does not need to worry about household chores anymore.
Is your older sister a married daughter? Does she need to come back for dinner during Chinese New Year?
Related words
Common phrases
status of a married daughter
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe any married woman, as it specifically emphasizes the transition from the birth family to the husband's family. It is not a neutral way to say married woman.
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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.
