noeng4 zi2 gwan1娘子軍娘子军
Jyutpingnoeng4 zi2 gwan1
Yalenèuhng jí gwān
Definition
An army of women, or a group consisting entirely of women.
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How it's used
Originally referring to female soldiers in historical contexts, this term is now used lightheartedly to describe any group composed entirely of women. It carries a slightly playful or humorous tone, often implying that the group is lively or formidable in its own way. It is frequently employed in social settings to describe friends or colleagues meeting up.
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deoi2隊déuiExamples
Tonight's gathering is another group of women only.
Where are you ladies going to hang out?
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Grammar guides
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