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Definition
To urinate or defecate; to relieve oneself.
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How it's used
Formal and clinical in tone, this term is primarily encountered in public signage, legal notices, or official warnings. It is rarely used in casual conversation, where people prefer more specific or colloquial verbs like 屙尿 or 屙屎 depending on the context.
Examples
You are not allowed to relieve yourself here.
Remember to clean up if your dog relieves itself in the park.
Related words
Common phrases
relieving oneself in public
Common mistake
Do not use this word in daily social settings, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. It is strictly reserved for formal prohibitions or written instructions.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
