daai6 bin6大便
Jyutpingdaai6 bin6
Yaledaaih bihn
Definition
Stool, feces, or poop.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Use this term in formal or medical contexts, such as when talking to a doctor or describing symptoms. In everyday casual conversation, people almost exclusively use the word 屎. Using this term in a social setting can sound overly clinical or stiff.
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ci3次chiExamples
The doctor said he has trouble passing stool.
Have you had a bowel movement today?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word when talking to friends or family in a casual setting, as it sounds like you are reading a medical report. Stick to 屎 for all informal situations.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
