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March 24, 2026
妞niū(niu1)
妞 (niū) is a colloquial term used to refer to a girl or young woman, often conveying a sense of endearment. It is commonly used in informal settings among friends or in casual conversations, but may not be suitable for formal contexts.
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Cultural Note
The term 妞 is often used in modern slang among younger generations in China, reflecting a playful and affectionate way to refer to girls, similar to 'girl' or 'gal' in English. It represents a more relaxed approach to gender references in casual conversation.
Memory Tip
Think of '妞' as a cute girl holding a '新' (new) balloon. The character has a '女' (female) radical, reminding you it's related to girls. The pronunciation 'niū' sounds like 'new', linking it to new experiences or friendships, especially among young girls.
Meanings of 妞
niū(niu1)
1girl
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AI Study Notes for 妞
Quick Contrast
妞 (niū) vs 女孩 (nǚhái) — use 妞 (niū) for a more casual, endearing tone, while 女孩 (nǚhái) is more neutral.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '妞' as a cute girl holding a '新' (new) balloon. The character has a '女' (female) radical, reminding you it's related to girls. The pronunciation 'niū' sounds like 'new', linking it to new experiences or friendships, especially among young girls.
Usage Notes
Avoid using 妞 in formal writing or when addressing someone respectfully, as it can come off as too casual. Common collocations include 妞妞 (niū niū), referring to a little girl, and 这个妞 (zhège niū), meaning 'this girl'. Remember the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Although 妞 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to HSK Level 1 and 2 words like 女 (female) and 朋友 (friend). Focus on recognizing the character's components and practicing its pronunciation to enhance vocabulary related to people.
Cultural Note
The term 妞 is often used in modern slang among younger generations in China, reflecting a playful and affectionate way to refer to girls, similar to 'girl' or 'gal' in English. It represents a more relaxed approach to gender references in casual conversation.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 妞 with other terms like 女孩 (nǚhái) and use it inappropriately in formal contexts. For instance, saying '我想见这个妞' (I want to meet this girl) may be too casual in a business setting; instead, use '我想见这个女孩'.
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Grammar Patterns of 妞
妞 carries one core meaning. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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Complete the Sentence
虎____一把将他扯过去, 好像老 嫂子 疼爱小叔那样.
Tigress pulled him over, rather like an affectionate elder sister - in - law .
Tigress pulled him over, rather like an affectionate elder sister - in - law .
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他在办公室泡妞乱搞是出了名的。
tā zài bàn gōng shì pào niū luàn gǎo shì chū le míng de。
He has a reputation as the office Lothario.
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虎妞只剩了大口的咽气, 已经不会出声.
hǔ niū zhī shèng le dà kǒu de yān qì, , yǐ jīng bù huì chū.
She was at her last gasp , unable even to moan.
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她带着小弟弟过来,给虎妞下了一跪.
tā dài zháo xiǎo dì dì guò lái, , gěi hǔ niū xià le yī.
She led her younger brother over and knelt down before Tigress.
Cultural Notes for 妞
🏮Cultural insight
The term 妞 is often used in modern slang among younger generations in China, reflecting a playful and affectionate way to refer to girls, similar to 'girl' or 'gal' in English. It represents a more relaxed approach to gender references in casual conversation.
Word Family of 妞
Words Containing This Character3
妞niūgirl
妞妞little girl
泡妞to pick up girls
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 妞
No, 妞 is informal and should be used among friends or in casual settings.
While it primarily refers to younger girls, it can sometimes be playfully used for women in a similar age group.
Other informal terms include 女孩 (nǚhái) for 'girl' and 小姐 (xiǎojiě) for 'miss', though the latter is more formal.
