師奶
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See also: 师奶
Chinese[edit]
a division (milit.); teacher; master a division (milit.); teacher; master; expert; model |
breast; lady; milk | ||
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trad. (師奶) | 師 | 奶 | |
simp. (师奶) | 师 | 奶 | |
alternative forms | C奶 C9 |
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
師奶
- (chiefly Cantonese, slightly derogatory in Hong Kong) married woman
- (Cantonese, slightly dated) Mrs.
Usage notes[edit]
- Originally, it was a neutral everyday term, but starting from the mid 1990s, the term has gained negative connotations in Hong Kong. The stereotypical 師奶 is a middle-aged married woman who is ignorant and easily tempted by petty gains.