丫头 (yā tou) — (colloquial) girl, young woman (often used in familiar or affectionate address); (historical) maidservant, bondservant
Definition
丫头 is a familiar, often affectionate way to address a young girl — warmer and more old-fashioned than 女孩儿 or 女生, which are neutral. The historical 'maidservant' sense is dated.
noun
(colloquial) girlyoung woman (often used in familiar or affectionate address)(historical) maidservantbondservant
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 丫头，？Zhè ge yā tou zhēn kě ài, shì shuí jiā de hái zi?This girl is so cute, whose child is she?
- ，丫头。Zài gǔ dài, dà hù rén jiā dōu yǒu yā tou cì hou.In ancient times, wealthy families all had maidservants to attend them.
- 丫头，。yā tou, Guò lái bāng ā yí yí xià.Girl, come over and help Auntie for a moment.
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