sai3 lou6 neoi2細路女细路女
Jyutpingsai3 lou6 neoi2
Yalesai louh néui
Definition
A little girl; a young girl.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a female child, often implying a sense of endearment or casual observation. While it can be used neutrally, it carries a more informal and affectionate tone compared to the more clinical term 女童. It is frequently used by adults to describe children they encounter in daily life.
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go3個goExamples
That little girl is so cute.
Did you see the little girl playing over there?
Related words
Common phrases
just a little girl
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a teenager or a young woman, as it specifically denotes a child. Calling a young woman a 細路女 can sound patronizing or dismissive of her maturity.
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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.
