gong1 mun4肛門肛门
Jyutpinggong1 mun4
Yalegōng mùhn
Definition
Anus; the opening at the end of the rectum through which solid waste is expelled.
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How it's used
Medical and clinical contexts are where this term is primarily used. In casual conversation, people often use more vague or euphemistic terms like 屎忽 to refer to the general area, as using the formal term can sound overly clinical or blunt.
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The doctor said they need to examine the anus.
My anus feels very uncomfortable.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in casual social settings, as it is strictly anatomical. Using it to refer to someone's buttocks is incorrect and can sound jarringly medical.
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Grammar guides
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