那个女的

nà ge nǚ de
that woman

我昨天在商店见到了那个女的。

I saw that woman at the store yesterday.

◆ What It Really Means
A previously mentioned or contextually clear female individual, with possible informal or slightly derogatory implications.
Literal Meaning
that female
Literal Breakdown
那个that+女的female
◇ Mental Image
Points to a female in a non-formal, possibly familiar or previously discussed context.
◈ When to Use
Informal conversations, such as discussing someone seen in a store or at an event.
◉ Cultural Note
Reflects casual communication styles in Chinese, where specificity and informality are balanced.
informal

A phrase used to refer to a specific, previously mentioned or contextually obvious woman, often in a casual or informal setting.

那个女的买了一个大包。

That woman bought a large bag.

The phrase is gender-specific and implies a level of familiarity or prior context. It can sometimes carry a slightly derogatory tone depending on the context in which it's used.

Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Be cautious of the potential slightly derogatory tone in some contexts. For a more neutral or respectful tone, consider 使用 '那位女士' (nà bǐ nǚ shì) for 'that lady' or '那个姑娘' (nà ge gūnáng) for 'that girl'.

Word Origin

来自汉语，'那个'指示已提及或上下文明显的人或物，'女的'指女性。

Usage Notes

用于非正式场合，指已知或明显的女性。根据语境可能带有轻微贬义。

Word Breakdown

那个
that (already mentioned or obvious)
determiner
+
女的
woman (informal)
noun
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