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Definition
Scrotum; the pouch of skin containing the testicles.
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How it's used
This is a formal anatomical term used primarily in medical or clinical contexts. In everyday casual conversation, people usually avoid this specific word and instead use more general or vague terms to describe the area. Using this word in a social setting can sound overly clinical or blunt.
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He said his scrotum is very uncomfortable.
Did the doctor check the scrotum during the examination?
Common phrases
scrotal swelling
Common mistake
Learners should be aware that this is not a word used in casual banter or lighthearted conversation. Using it in the wrong context can make the speaker sound like they are reading from a medical textbook.
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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.
