zoeng2 neoi5長女长女
Jyutpingzoeng2 neoi5
Yalejéung néuih
Definition
Eldest daughter; the oldest female child in a family.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the firstborn female child in a family unit. While technically accurate in formal contexts, people often use the more colloquial term 大女 to describe the eldest daughter in casual conversation. Using 長女 sounds slightly more formal or respectful, often appearing in written documents or when introducing family members in a serious tone.
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go3個goExamples
She is the eldest daughter in the family and takes good care of her younger siblings.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to the tallest daughter, as it strictly denotes birth order rather than physical height.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
