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Definition
An elegant euphemism for a place of prostitution or a brothel.
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How it's used
Literary and euphemistic in tone, this term carries a sense of historical distance or poetic detachment. It is rarely used in modern, casual conversation to describe actual illicit businesses, as it sounds overly dramatic or archaic. Using it in a serious context might come across as mocking or overly formal.
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He hangs around red-light districts all the time, and his family is very worried.
In the past, people would use this term to describe those places of pleasure.
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Common phrases
to linger in places of debauchery
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a modern brothel or sex shop in a literal or legal sense, as it will sound like you are reading from a period drama script.
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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.
