sai3 mui2細妹细妹
Jyutpingsai3 mui2
Yalesai múi
Definition
Younger sister.
Example
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a biological younger sister. While it is common to use this term when speaking about family, people often use the person's name or a nickname when addressing them directly to sound more affectionate. Using it in the third person is the standard way to clarify family relationships to others.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
My younger sister really likes eating ice cream.
Did your younger sister go to school today?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to address a younger female friend or colleague, as it implies a blood relationship. Use 妹妹 or a name instead to avoid confusion.
Grammar color guide
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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.
