hau4 zi2 tau1 tou4猴子偷桃
Jyutpinghau4 zi2 tau1 tou4
Yalehàuh jí tāu tòuh
Definition
To sneak attack someone's groin, especially to grab a man's scrotum.
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How it's used
This expression originates from martial arts terminology but is now primarily used as a crude, humorous, or derogatory way to describe a specific type of dirty fighting. It carries a strong connotation of being cowardly or ungentlemanly because it targets a vulnerable area outside the bounds of fair play. While it is widely understood, it is definitely not appropriate for formal or professional settings.
Examples
He actually used a sneak attack on the groin during the fight, that is really underhanded.
Be careful, he really likes to play dirty by grabbing people's crotch.
Related words
Common phrases
to execute a groin grab
to be on the receiving end of a groin grab
Common mistake
Do not use this term literally to describe an animal or a fruit, as it is exclusively a slang term for a physical attack. Using it in a serious context might cause confusion or offense due to its vulgar nature.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
