cek3 san1 lou6 tai2赤身露體赤身露体
Jyutpingcek3 san1 lou6 tai2
Yalechek sān louh tái
Definition
Naked; stark naked with no clothes on.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being completely unclothed, often carrying a connotation of being exposed in public or in an inappropriate setting. While it can be used to describe someone who is simply not wearing clothes, it frequently implies a sense of vulnerability or lack of decorum. It is a more descriptive and vivid way to say someone is naked compared to simply saying 冇著衫.
Examples
He is naked in the shower, don't go in.
Why is that child running around naked?
Related words
Common phrases
walking around naked
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just wearing underwear or swimwear, as it specifically refers to being completely devoid of clothing. It is not a casual term for changing clothes in a private space.
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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.
