mun4 si6 ng5 fu2 zoeng3門氏五虎將门氏五虎将

Jyutpingmun4 si6 ng5 fu2 zoeng3
Yalemùhn sih ńgh fú jeung

Definition

The five representative Cantonese profanities, specifically referring to the five main swear words.

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How it's used

This term is a humorous and slightly academic way to refer to the five most common Cantonese swear words. It is rarely used in serious conversation and serves more as a cultural reference to the linguistic structure of local profanity. Using this term implies a level of familiarity with Cantonese slang and local internet culture.

Examples

Do you know what the five representative Cantonese profanities are?
He is always using the five representative Cantonese profanities, it is really impolite.

Common phrases

to use the five representative Cantonese profanities

Common mistake

Do not use this term in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as it explicitly draws attention to the use of vulgar language. It is a meta-term about swearing rather than a phrase used to actually swear.

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