gun1 jam1 zo6 lin4觀音坐蓮观音坐莲
Jyutpinggun1 jam1 zo6 lin4
Yalegūn yām joh lìhn
Definition
The lotus position, originally referring to Guanyin sitting on a lotus, now primarily used for a sexual position.
- vulgarthe sexual position where the woman sits on top of the man
- literarythe image of Guanyin sitting on a lotus seat to manifest a miracle
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How it's used
Originally a respectful term for a religious icon, the phrase has been almost entirely co-opted by pop culture to refer to a specific sexual position. Using this term in a religious context or around devout individuals is highly inappropriate and likely to cause offense. It is strictly a slang term in modern conversation and should be avoided in any formal or polite setting.
Examples
After watching the movie, they talked about the Guanyin sitting on the lotus position.
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Common phrases
the Guanyin sitting on the lotus position
Common mistake
Learners should be aware that this is not a literal description of religious art in daily speech. Using it to describe a statue or painting of the deity will be interpreted as a crude joke rather than an observation of art history.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
