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.
slangslangvulgar
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.
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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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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.



