gu2股
Jyutpinggu2
Yalegú
Definition
Buttock, hip, or thigh; of or relating to the buttocks.
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How it's used
While 股 is a formal morpheme for buttocks, it is rarely used on its own in spoken Cantonese. It mostly appears in compound words like 屁股 or anatomical terms. Using it alone in casual conversation can sound overly clinical or slightly odd.
Examples
He keeps showing his butt crack, it is so embarrassing.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 股 with 大髀, which refers specifically to the thigh. Learners sometimes mistakenly use 股 to describe the whole leg area, but it strictly refers to the posterior.
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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.
