Definition
丫头 (yā tou) is a very colloquial, often affectionate term for 'girl' used in familiar address (like calling someone 'girl!'), much more informal than 女孩儿 or 姑娘, and can carry a hint of endearment or slight condescension. It also has a historical meaning of maidservant, a sense unique among these siblings.
noun
(colloquial) girlyoung woman (often used in familiar or affectionate address)(historical) maidservantbondservant
Examples
- 丫头，？Zhège yā tou zhēn kě'ài, shì shuí jiā de háizi?This girl is so cute, whose child is she?
- ，丫头。Zài gǔdài, dàhù rénjiā dōu yǒu yā tou cìhou.In ancient times, wealthy families all had maidservants to attend them.
- 丫头，。yā tou, guòlái bāng āyí yíxià.Girl, come over and help Auntie for a moment.
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