caak3 ci4 tong2拆祠堂
Jyutpingcaak3 ci4 tong2
Yalechaak chìh tóng
Definition
To attack a man's groin, figuratively meaning to end his family line.
slangbodyvulgar
How it's used
This is a highly aggressive and vulgar threat used exclusively against men. It carries a strong connotation of ending a family line, as the ancestral hall represents the lineage and the male organ is seen as the means to continue it. It is never used in polite company and is considered a severe verbal attack.
Examples
If you keep provoking me like that, watch out, I'll castrate you!
He's always messing with girls, someone is going to castrate him sooner or later.
Related words
Common phrases
watch out for castration
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase literally when talking about actual architecture or historical buildings, as it will be misunderstood as a violent sexual threat. It is strictly a metaphorical curse.
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Grammar guides
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