sou1 haa1蘇蝦苏虾
Jyutpingsou1 haa1
Yalesōu hā
Definition
A newborn baby or an infant.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This term carries a warm, affectionate tone often used by family members or close friends when doting on an infant. It is distinctly more informal and emotive than the standard word 細路仔 or 嬰兒. You will frequently hear it used in casual conversation to emphasize the smallness and vulnerability of a newborn.
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go3個goExamples
This baby is so cute, how many months old is he?
The baby at my house wouldn't sleep all night.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal or professional settings, such as a doctor's office or a news report, where it would sound overly cutesy or unprofessional. Stick to 嬰兒 for neutral or clinical contexts.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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