haam4 zyu1 sau2鹹豬手咸猪手
Definition
Salted pork knuckle, or a groping hand or groper associated with sexual harassment.
- salted pork knuckle, often associated with German cuisine
- slanga groping hand used to sexually harass someone; a groper
How it's used
Beyond the culinary meaning, this term is widely used as a noun to describe a person who commits sexual harassment or unwanted physical contact. It carries a strong negative connotation when used to describe a person, often implying the individual is a habitual offender. The transition from the food item to the slang meaning is based on the idea of a hand that is 'salty' or 'dirty' in a sexual sense.
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Common mistake
Learners should be careful not to use this term to describe someone who is simply flirtatious or talkative, as it specifically refers to someone who makes inappropriate physical contact. Using it to describe a friend who is just joking around can be seen as a very serious accusation.
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