sei2 haau4 po4死姣婆
Jyutpingsei2 haau4 po4
Yaleséi hàauh pòh
Definition
An insulting term for an excessively flirtatious, seductive, or promiscuous woman.
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How it's used
This term is highly offensive and carries a strong misogynistic tone. It is used to shame women for their perceived sexual behavior or flirtatiousness. Using it will almost certainly cause serious conflict or be seen as deeply disrespectful.
Examples
That promiscuous woman is trying to seduce someone again.
Related words
Common phrases
just another promiscuous woman
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone you are merely joking with, as it is a severe insult rather than a playful label. It is specifically gendered and cannot be applied to men.
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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.
