haam4 pin2鹹片
Jyutpinghaam4 pin2
Yalehàahm pín
Definition
Pornographic film or video; porn.
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How it's used
The term carries a slightly cheeky and informal tone, functioning as a common euphemism rather than a clinical or legal description. It is widely understood across all age groups in Hong Kong, though it is not appropriate for formal or professional settings. The literal translation of salty refers to the Cantonese slang association between the taste of salt and sexual desire.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
Why are you secretly watching porn?
His computer is full of porn.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in professional or academic contexts, as it is strictly colloquial and can sound juvenile or disrespectful depending on the audience. It is not a formal category used in film classification or media studies.
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Grammar guides
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