fung6 ze2𪁐姐
Jyutpingfung6 ze2
Yalefuhng jé
Definition
A prostitute.
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How it's used
This term is highly derogatory and carries a strong sense of contempt. It is specifically used to refer to sex workers operating in street settings or low-end establishments. Avoid using it in any polite or neutral conversation as it is considered offensive and objectifying.
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go3個goExamples
I heard there are many streetwalkers on that street.
Related words
Common phrases
streetwalker
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with more neutral or descriptive terms for sex workers, as using this word signals a hostile or dismissive attitude toward the person being described.
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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.
