cek3 san1赤身
Jyutpingcek3 san1
Yalechek sān
Definition
Naked; topless; without wearing clothes.
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How it's used
赤身 is almost exclusively used in the four-character idiom 赤身露體 to describe someone who is completely unclothed. Using it on its own as a simple adjective for naked is less common than using 冇着衫 or 裸體. It carries a slightly dramatic or descriptive tone, often implying a state of being exposed or vulnerable.
Examples
He is completely naked, it is so awkward.
Why are you walking around the house naked?
Related words
Common phrases
stark naked
Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a general adjective like 裸體, but it is rarely used outside of the fixed phrase 赤身露體. Using it in casual conversation to mean just 'naked' can sound slightly literary or overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
