baau1 pei4包皮
Jyutpingbaau1 pei4
Yalebāau pèih
Definition
Foreskin; the skin covering the glans penis.
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How it's used
This term is used in both medical and casual contexts to refer to the anatomical structure. It is a neutral, descriptive noun that avoids the euphemisms sometimes found in other languages. When discussing the procedure of circumcision, it is almost always paired with the verb 割.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
to circumcise
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
