sai3 po2細婆细婆
Jyutpingsai3 po2
Yalesai pó
Definition
A concubine or mistress.
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How it's used
Refers to a secondary wife or mistress in a traditional or non-monogamous context. It carries a slightly dated or old-fashioned nuance, as the practice of having multiple wives is no longer legally recognized or socially common in modern Hong Kong. It is distinct from the more modern or derogatory terms used for extramarital affairs.
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Besides the first wife, his family also has a concubine.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 婆婆, which is the standard term for a grandmother. Using this term to refer to an elderly woman would be highly offensive and confusing.
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