sei2 mui1 deng1死妹釘死妹钉
Jyutpingsei2 mui1 deng1
Yaleséi mūi dēng
Definition
A derogatory term used to address or refer to a young girl or woman; little brat.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of condescension and annoyance, specifically targeting young females perceived as immature or meddlesome. It functions as a harsh insult that emphasizes the target's youth or small stature to diminish their authority. Using this in a professional or formal setting is highly inappropriate and will likely cause significant offense.
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You little brat, you're causing trouble again!
Who let you in here, you little brat?
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Common phrases
a little brat
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with terms like 𡃁妹, which can sometimes be used affectionately or neutrally depending on the speaker's tone. 死妹釘 is inherently aggressive and derogatory, leaving no room for a friendly interpretation.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
