hoi1 baau1開苞开苞
Jyutpinghoi1 baau1
Yalehōi bāau
Definition
To deflower, or to lose one's virginity.
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How it's used
Carries a strong, often crude or objectifying connotation, as it literally refers to the opening of a flower bud. It is rarely used in polite or neutral conversation and is typically reserved for gossip or vulgar banter among peers. Using it to describe someone's first sexual experience can sound disrespectful or dismissive.
Examples
The two of them have finally lost their virginity.
Related words
Common phrases
successfully lost one's virginity
Common mistake
Do not use this term in any formal or professional setting, as it is considered highly inappropriate and offensive. It is strictly a slang term and should never be used to describe a person's first time in a sensitive or romantic context.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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