sam1 pou5 zai2心抱仔
Jyutpingsam1 pou5 zai2
Yalesām póuh jái
Definition
Daughter-in-law; the wife of one's son.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used by parents to refer to their son's wife. It carries a warmer, more familial tone than the more formal 媳婦, which is rarely used in spoken Cantonese. It is common for older generations to use this term to express affection or to emphasize the family bond.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抱孫, which refers to holding or having grandchildren. While it contains the character 抱, it is a fixed noun phrase for a daughter-in-law.
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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.
