那个女的

nà ge nǚ de
noun★Intermediate
◆ 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.

Synonyms

💡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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