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Definition
Faeces; dung or excrement.
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How it's used
Using 糞 in daily speech sounds overly clinical or even literary, similar to using the word excrement in English. Most people prefer using the verb 屙 for the action or the noun 大便 when referring to the substance in a medical or neutral context. It is mostly encountered in formal writing, scientific contexts, or compound words like 糞便.
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Common phrases
feces
Common mistake
Avoid using 糞 in casual conversation as it can sound like you are reading from a biology textbook. Use 大便 for general reference or 屎 if you are speaking very informally with friends.
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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.
