ce2 lin4 kei4扯ｌｉｎ旗
Jyutpingce2 lin4 kei4
Yaleché lìhn kèih
Definition
To have one's nipples get stiff or erect.
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How it's used
This expression is a playful and slightly crude way to describe the physical reaction of nipples becoming erect due to cold or arousal. It relies on the metaphor of a flag being hoisted up a pole. While it is commonly understood, it is best reserved for casual settings among close friends.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the more common slang 扯旗, which refers to a male erection. Using this term in a mixed or formal group can be highly inappropriate or embarrassing.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
