gaau1 mei5交尾

Jyutpinggaau1 mei5

Yalegāau méih

動詞

Definition

To mate or copulate; originally of reptiles and insects, and figuratively used for human sexual intercourse.

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How it's used

Using this term for humans is highly clinical, blunt, or even derogatory, as it reduces the act to a purely biological or animalistic function. It is rarely used in polite conversation and carries a strong sense of detachment or mockery when applied to people. Stick to more neutral terms like 搞嘢 or 做愛 for human contexts to avoid sounding insensitive or overly scientific.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai2喺dou6度gaau1交mei5尾aa4呀。

They are having sex.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過di1啲cung4蟲gaau1交mei5尾mei6未aa4呀？

Have you ever seen insects mating?

Common phrases

zeon3進hang4行gaau1交mei5尾

to conduct mating

Common mistake

Do not use this word to describe human sexual activity in a romantic or neutral context, as it will sound dehumanizing or offensive. It is strictly reserved for biological discussions or as a crude, insulting way to refer to human intercourse.