gaan1 jam4姦淫奸淫
Jyutpinggaan1 jam4
Yalegāan yàhm
Definition
To commit rape, or to have illicit or unlawful sexual relations.
- to rape
- to have illicit or unlawful sexual relations
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in legal, historical, or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. It carries a heavy, serious weight and is often associated with criminal acts or moral condemnation. In everyday speech, people prefer more specific or modern terms like 強姦 to describe sexual assault.
Examples
They committed the crime of illicit sexual relations.
Who would dare to rape women?
Related words
Common phrases
rape, pillage, and plunder
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe consensual affairs or casual relationships, as it implies a severe moral or legal violation. It is not a general term for having sex.
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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.
