haau1尻

Jyutpinghaau1

Yalehāau

Common

Definition

Coccyx, or the rear joint of a meat animal.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the tailbone or the rump of an animal in a culinary context. While it is a standard anatomical term, it is rarely used in casual conversation because it sounds very similar to a common vulgarity. Most people prefer to use more clinical or descriptive terms like 尾龍骨 to avoid any potential misunderstanding.

Examples

keoi5佢dit3跌can1親go3個haau1尻，tung3痛dou3到haang4行m4唔dou3到。

He fell on his tailbone and it hurts so much he cannot walk.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知go3個haau1尻wai6位hai2喺bin1邊dou6度aa4呀？

Do you know where the tailbone area is?

Common phrases

dit3跌can1親go3個haau1尻

to fall on one's tailbone

Common mistake

Avoid using this word in polite company as it is easily confused with a vulgar term for male genitalia. Use 尾龍骨 instead when referring to the coccyx in a medical or casual context.