ceng1 tau4 zai2青頭仔青头仔
Jyutpingceng1 tau4 zai2
Yalechēng tàuh jái
Definition
A male virgin.
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How it's used
This term is exclusively used for males and carries a slightly mocking or teasing tone. It is rarely used in polite company and is often employed in casual banter among friends to imply someone is inexperienced with relationships. It is not a clinical term and should be avoided in formal or professional settings.
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He is already thirty and still a virgin?
Don't tease people for being virgins, it's very rude.
Related words
Common phrases
still a virgin
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe women, as it is gender-specific to males. It is also considered derogatory or offensive depending on the context and the relationship between the speakers.
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Grammar guides
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