ngaang6 saai3硬晒
Jyutpingngaang6 saai3
Yalengaahng saai
Definition
To become completely hard, stiff, or erect.
- to harden completely; to become stiff
- slangto become fully erect (penis)
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How it's used
The suffix 晒 acts as a perfective aspect marker indicating that the state of being hard is complete or total. While it can describe literal objects like stale food or frozen items, it is frequently used to describe a person's body becoming rigid due to tension, fear, or physical exertion. The sexual connotation is very common in casual, often crude, speech, so be mindful of the context in which you use it.
Examples
The bread has been sitting out for so long, it's completely hardened.
Related words
Common phrases
to be completely stuck or unable to react
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is stubborn or difficult to deal with, as 硬頸 is the correct term for that personality trait. Using 硬晒 to describe a person's character will sound confusing or unintentionally vulgar.
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