haa6 tai2下體下体
Jyutpinghaa6 tai2
Yalehah tái
Definition
Lower body; the genitals or private parts.
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How it's used
Used primarily in medical or formal contexts to refer to the genital area without being overly explicit or vulgar. It functions as a euphemism that allows speakers to discuss sensitive health issues with doctors or pharmacists while maintaining a professional tone. Avoid using it in casual conversation among friends, as it sounds clinical and detached.
Examples
He/she said their private parts are very uncomfortable.
Do you feel any itchiness in your private parts?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with slang terms for genitalia, which are often crude or offensive. Using this word in a non-medical setting can sound awkward or overly formal, as if you are reading from a medical textbook.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
