sin1 gu1仙姑
Jyutpingsin1 gu1
Yalesīn gū
Definition
Female immortal or fairy of a lesser rank than a goddess.
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How it's used
Originally referring to a female deity or immortal in Taoist mythology, the term is now frequently used in a sarcastic or teasing manner to describe someone who acts aloof, mysterious, or overly detached from worldly affairs. It carries a slightly mocking tone, implying the person is pretending to be enlightened or superior to others. When used in a social context, it often targets women who display an air of unapproachable elegance or eccentricity.
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She acts like a female immortal all the time, it is really funny.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the modern internet slang 女神, which refers to a woman who is widely admired for her beauty or popularity. Calling someone a 仙姑 is rarely a compliment and usually suggests they are acting strange or pretentious.
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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.
