jam1 dai3陰蒂阴蒂
Jyutpingjam1 dai3
Yaleyām dai
Definition
Clitoris; a part of the female external genitalia located above the urethral opening.
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How it's used
Medical and anatomical terminology in Cantonese is often borrowed from written Chinese, but in casual conversation, people might use more colloquial or euphemistic terms depending on the context. Using this term is appropriate in clinical, educational, or formal discussions regarding sexual health. It is not typically used in lighthearted or vulgar banter.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
This part is called the clitoris.
Do you know where the clitoris is?
Related words
Common phrases
clitoral glans
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this term in informal or intimate settings where it might sound overly clinical or detached, as native speakers often prefer more private or descriptive language in those contexts.
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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.
