jam4 sit3淫褻淫亵
Jyutpingjam4 sit3
Yaleyàhm sit
Definition
Obscene, indecent, or containing corrupting values.
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How it's used
Primarily used in legal and formal contexts, such as the classification of media or public conduct. While it carries a strong moral weight, it is less common in casual conversation than descriptive slang terms for inappropriate content. It specifically implies content that is considered corrupting to public morals.
Examples
These photos are obscene, don't spread them around.
Why do you want to look at such obscene things?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for lewdness or perversion, as it carries a specific connotation of being legally or socially prohibited due to its corrupting nature.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
