kwaa3 haa6胯下
Jyutpingkwaa3 haa6
Yalekwa hah
Definition
Groin; crotch; the area between the legs.
neutralbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the anatomical area between the legs. It is often used in contexts involving sports injuries or physical discomfort. While accurate, it is a clinical or descriptive term rather than a casual one used in everyday friendly conversation.
Examples
He got kicked in the groin and was in too much pain to move.
Related words
Common phrases
the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with more vulgar slang terms for the same area. Using this term is generally safe and neutral, whereas other common slang terms can be offensive or inappropriate in professional settings.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
