cau1 caap3抽插
Jyutpingcau1 caap3
Yalechāu chaap
Definition
To thrust, referring to sexual intercourse; also used figuratively to mean criticizing someone.
- to thrust in and out; sexual intercourse
- figurativeto criticize, verbally attack, or roast someone
slangslangdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily functions as a crude, literal description of mechanical movement or sexual intercourse, but carries a secondary metaphorical meaning in arguments. When used to describe speech, it implies a repetitive, aggressive, or nitpicky style of criticism that aims to dismantle someone else's logic. It is highly informal and carries a strong sexual connotation, so it should be avoided in professional or polite company.
Examples
The two of them are having sex in the room.
Stop constantly picking apart and criticizing what others say.
Related words
Common phrases
thrusting motion
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe general physical movement like pulling something out or inserting something into a container, as the sexual undertone is almost always present and unavoidable.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
