jam4 dong6淫蕩淫荡
Jyutpingjam4 dong6
Yaleyàhm dohng
Definition
Lascivious, licentious, or of loose morals, usually describing women.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong, derogatory connotation and is almost exclusively used to shame or insult women. It implies a lack of sexual restraint that violates traditional social norms. Using this word in casual conversation is highly offensive and can easily lead to serious conflict.
Examples
She acts very lasciviously and is always flirting with people.
Don't go around calling people promiscuous, it's very rude.
Related words
Common phrases
promiscuous woman
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a neutral term for being flirtatious, but it is a severe character attack. Avoid using it to describe someone's personality unless you intend to be deeply insulting.
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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.
