daai3 tou3戴套
Jyutpingdaai3 tou3
Yaledaai tou
Definition
To use a condom during sexual intercourse for contraception and disease prevention.
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How it's used
This term is the standard, direct way to refer to condom use in casual conversation. It functions as a verb phrase, where the object is implied by the context of sexual activity. Using this term is considered responsible and mature, as it prioritizes health and safety in relationships.
Examples
You must remember to use a condom when having sex.
He often refuses to use a condom, which is very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
refuse to wear a condom
remember to wear a condom
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 戴帽, which literally means to wear a hat but is a common slang term for being cheated on by a romantic partner.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
