siu2 zung3小眾小众
Jyutpingsiu2 zung3
Yalesíu jung
Definition
A minority; a small group or segment of people.
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How it's used
Often used to describe niche interests or subcultures rather than just demographic groups. It carries a connotation of being alternative or outside the mainstream, making it a common choice when discussing hobbies or artistic tastes. When referring to people, it is frequently paired with specific categories like 性小眾 to denote marginalized or specific identity groups.
Examples
This style of clothing is designed specifically for a minority.
Why do you like such niche music?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the statistical term minority, as that is better expressed as 少數. Using it to describe a small number of people in a general sense can sound unnatural; it is specifically for things or groups that are distinct from the mainstream.
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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.
