wong4 min6 po4黃面婆黄面婆
Jyutpingwong4 min6 po4
Yalewòhng mihn pòh
Definition
An unkempt married woman who does not dress up or wear makeup.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong derogatory tone and is used to mock a woman for neglecting her appearance after marriage. It reflects traditional societal expectations where a wife is expected to maintain her attractiveness despite domestic responsibilities. Using this term is considered rude and sexist, so it should be avoided in polite conversation.
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She has become a dowdy housewife since she got married.
Don't be such a frumpy housewife all the time, dress up when you go out.
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Common phrases
to turn into a frumpy housewife
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe any woman who is simply not wearing makeup, as it specifically implies a loss of self-care associated with the transition into domestic life after marriage.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
