si1 mui2師妹师妹
Jyutpingsi1 mui2
Yalesī múi
Definition
Junior female fellow apprentice, student, or colleague.
colloquialpeopleschool
How it's used
Refers specifically to a female peer who joined a school, club, or martial arts lineage after the speaker. It carries a sense of mentorship or protective camaraderie, often used to establish a hierarchy within a social or professional circle. While it implies a junior status, it is frequently used as a friendly, informal title rather than a strictly formal designation.
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go3個goExamples
This junior is very hardworking; she is always studying in the library.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term for any younger female acquaintance; it is strictly reserved for those who share the same teacher, coach, or academic institution. Using it for a random younger woman can sound confusing or overly familiar.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
