haa6 san1下身
Jyutpinghaa6 san1
Yalehah sān
Definition
The lower part of the body, particularly from the abdomen down.
- the lower half of the body
- slangthe genitals
neutralbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the anatomy from the waist down, often used in medical or clinical contexts regarding paralysis or injury. It can also function as a euphemism for the genital area, similar to how private parts is used in English. When discussing clothing, it is a convenient way to refer to anything worn below the waist, such as trousers or skirts.
Examples
After falling down, he cannot move his lower body.
Do you think these pants suit my lower body?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in casual conversation to refer to someone's legs specifically, as it sounds overly anatomical or clinical. Use 腳 instead for general references to legs.
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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.
