soeng1 fei1雙非双非
Jyutpingsoeng1 fei1
Yalesēung fēi
Definition
Children born in Hong Kong whose parents are both not permanent residents of Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Emerging from the intense social and political debates of the 2000s, this term specifically refers to children born in Hong Kong to parents who are both non-residents. It functions as a shorthand for a complex immigration issue that once strained local healthcare and education resources. While it is a noun, it is frequently used as a modifier before nouns like 兒童 or 嬰兒.
Examples
Back then, many children of non-permanent resident parents were born in Hong Kong.
Do you know when the policy regarding children of non-permanent resident parents actually stopped?
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Common phrases
children born to non-permanent resident parents
pregnant women who are non-permanent residents
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe any child born in Hong Kong to non-local parents if one parent is a permanent resident, as those are typically referred to as 單非. Using it incorrectly can be seen as politically insensitive or inaccurate.
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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.
