syun1 neoi2孫女孙女
Jyutpingsyun1 neoi2
Yalesyūn néui
Definition
Granddaughter; a daughter's or son's daughter.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Cantonese speakers often use the classifier 個 before 孫女 to make the reference sound more natural and specific. While 孫女 technically refers to a son's daughter, in casual speech it is frequently used for any granddaughter regardless of whether they are from a son or a daughter. It carries a warm, familial tone when used in conversation.
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go3個goExamples
My granddaughter is very cute.
Related words
Common phrases
well-behaved granddaughter
biological granddaughter
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 孫女 with 外孫女, which specifically denotes a daughter's daughter. However, in daily life, most people just use 孫女 for all granddaughters to avoid being overly formal or pedantic.
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