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Definition
A one-woman brothel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a small, often residential unit where a single sex worker operates independently. It carries a distinct sense of being a low-profile or hidden operation compared to larger establishments. The term is highly informal and carries a judgmental or gossipy tone in casual conversation.
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It seems that place is a one-woman brothel.
Why would he go to that one-woman brothel?
Related words
Common phrases
to raid a one-woman brothel
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in any formal or professional setting, as it is considered derogatory and crude. It is strictly limited to gossip or very casual, private discussion.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
