ceon1 gwong1春光
Jyutpingceon1 gwong1
Yalechēun gwōng
Definition
Spring scenery, or figuratively, a woman's private body parts or underwear accidentally exposed.
- spring scenery; the sights and light of spring
- figurativea woman's private body parts or underwear accidentally exposed to view
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of beautiful spring scenery, this term is almost exclusively used in a figurative sense to describe accidental exposure of private areas. It carries a slightly voyeuristic or suggestive tone, often used in warnings or when describing embarrassing situations. The phrase 春光乍洩 is particularly famous due to its use in film titles, where it metaphorically describes a fleeting moment of intimacy or revelation.
Examples
Her skirt is so short, it is very easy to have a wardrobe malfunction.
Be careful with how you sit, don't let your private parts show.
Related words
Common phrases
sudden accidental exposure of private parts
leaking of private scenery
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe literal nudity or intentional exposure, as it specifically implies an accidental or unwanted reveal of something that should remain hidden. It is not a clinical term for body parts.
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Grammar guides
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