paau2 zung1 mui6跑鐘妹跑钟妹
Jyutpingpaau2 zung1 mui6
Yalepáau jūng muih
Definition
A young prostitute.
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How it's used
This term is highly derogatory and carries a strong sense of objectification, reducing the person to a commodity that is being timed. It is specifically used in the context of the sex industry to refer to workers who operate on a short-term, per-session basis. Avoid using this term in polite or professional settings as it is offensive.
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go3個goExamples
I heard that place has many sex workers.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for sex workers like 妓女, as this specific phrase implies a low-status, transactional, and often transient nature of the work. It is strictly slang and should never be used to describe someone in a respectful or neutral manner.
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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.
