bou2 him2 tou3保險套保险套
Jyutpingbou2 him2 tou3
Yalebóu hím tou
Definition
Condom
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How it's used
Using the term 保險套 is common in daily life, though it is slightly more descriptive than the more clinical 避孕套. It functions as a direct translation of the English word condom. You will hear it used interchangeably with 避孕套 in pharmacies and casual conversation.
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He always keeps a condom in his bag.
Related words
Common mistake
Be aware that while 保險套 is widely understood, some people might find it slightly less formal than 避孕套, so choose your context accordingly.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
