diu2 hai1屌閪
Jyutpingdiu2 hai1
Yaledíu hāi
Definition
To fuck; to have sexual intercourse, specifically a man penetrating a woman.
slangvulgar
How it's used
This is an extremely vulgar and offensive term that carries a high level of aggression or objectification. It is strictly taboo in polite society and should be avoided entirely by learners. Using this term can easily lead to serious social conflict or physical confrontation.
Examples
Why are you fucking?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a generic swear word like 'fuck' in English, but it is specifically anatomical and highly misogynistic. Using it casually as an exclamation or intensifier is not how it functions in Cantonese and will be perceived as deeply insulting.
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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.
