ceon1 zi2春子
Jyutpingceon1 zi2
Yalechēun jí
Definition
The testicles.
colloquialbodyslang
How it's used
This term is a colloquial, slightly vulgar way to refer to the testicles. It is significantly more informal than the anatomical term 睪丸 and is typically used in casual, often aggressive or humorous contexts. Using it in professional or polite settings will likely be perceived as crude or offensive.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
He hurt his testicles and was in too much pain to speak.
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Avoid using this term in any formal or polite conversation, as it is considered slang and potentially vulgar. It is strictly reserved for informal banter or when describing physical injuries in a non-clinical way.
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Particle
Connector
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.
