hang4 cong4行床
Jyutpinghang4 cong4
Yalehàhng chòhng
Definition
To have sex; to engage in sexual intercourse.
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How it's used
This is a euphemistic way to refer to sexual intercourse, functioning similarly to the English phrase "to sleep with someone." It is considered more polite or indirect than using explicit anatomical terms. While it is widely understood, it carries a slightly old-fashioned or suggestive tone depending on the context of the conversation.
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Common phrases
sexual relationship
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal action of walking on a bed, which would be interpreted as bizarre or nonsensical. It is strictly a metaphorical expression for intimacy.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
