loeng5 sing3兩性两性
Jyutpingloeng5 sing3
Yaleléuhng sing
Definition
Both sexes; male and female.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or academic contexts, such as discussions about gender equality, sociology, or health education. It sounds quite clinical and detached, so it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation when talking about specific men or women. When people want to talk about relationships in a more natural way, they often use phrases like 男男女女 or 感情關係 instead.
Examples
Schools should teach more about how the two sexes get along.
What is your take on the differences between the two sexes?
Related words
Common phrases
relationship between the two sexes
gender equality
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to refer to a specific person's gender, but it specifically refers to the collective concept of the two sexes. Do not use it to describe an individual's identity, as it is strictly a collective noun.
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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.
