siu3 neoi5 si4 doi6少女時代少女时代
Jyutpingsiu3 neoi5 si4 doi6
Yalesiu néuih sìh doih
Definition
Girlhood, or the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation.
- girlhood; youth of a female
- Girls' Generation (South Korean girl group)
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How it's used
This term functions both as a proper noun for the K-pop group and as a common noun referring to the period of being a young girl. When used as a noun for a life stage, it carries a nostalgic or slightly romanticized tone, often used in literature or personal reflections. It is distinct from 青春, which refers more broadly to youth in general regardless of gender.
Examples
She really liked Girls' Generation when she was little.
Do you still remember your girlhood?
Related words
Common phrases
memories of girlhood
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
