je4 coi3 faa1椰菜花
Jyutpingje4 coi3 faa1
Yaleyèh choi fā
Definition
Cauliflower, or a slang term for genital warts.
- cauliflower
- slanggenital warts
colloquialfoodhealth
How it's used
The term functions as both a common vegetable name and a slang term for a specific sexually transmitted infection. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the two, as the vegetable is typically discussed in culinary settings while the medical condition is mentioned in more serious or private conversations. The visual similarity between the vegetable and the physical symptoms of the condition is the direct reason for this shared name.
Measure word
fo2棵fóExamples
Shall we cook cauliflower stir-fried with beef tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
stir-fried cauliflower
to contract genital warts
Common mistake
Learners should be aware that using this word in a medical context can sound blunt or informal, as it is a colloquial term rather than a clinical one.
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