English Idiom · Intermediate
zha bo
Lady or woman
Pronunciation: [ˌt͡s˭ɑː˨ ˈbɔː˦˨]
Meaning
Lady or woman.
Example
They didn’t think my mum could take over, much less me, whom they referred to as Ang Yew Seng’s zha bor kia (Hokkien for daughter).
They didn’t think my mum could take over, much less me, whom they referred to as Ang Yew Seng’s zha bor kia (Hokkien for daughter).
Practice tips
- Practice zha bo out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.