gei6 zaai6妓寨
Jyutpinggei6 zaai6
Yalegeih jaaih
Definition
Brothel; a place of business offering the services of prostitutes.
colloquialpeopleplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a place where prostitution occurs, carrying a strong negative and often illicit connotation. It is rarely used in polite or formal conversation, as it sounds quite blunt and derogatory. When discussing the industry more neutrally or in a legal context, other terms are preferred.
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Related words
Common phrases
raid a brothel
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation unless you intend to be offensive or are discussing criminal activities, as it is highly stigmatized.
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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.
