sau1 neoi5修女
Jyutpingsau1 neoi5
Yalesāu néuih
Definition
A nun or religious sister in Christian traditions such as Catholicism or Anglicanism.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to Catholic or Anglican religious sisters who have taken vows. It is common to see them working in local schools or hospitals, often referred to respectfully as 修女姑娘 in some contexts. The term carries a sense of religious devotion and service to the community.
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Common phrases
convent school
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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.
