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Definition
Breast
colloquialbody
How it's used
This term is specifically used for the female breast in a colloquial, often domestic or anatomical context. It is distinct from the more formal or medical terms used in written Chinese. When referring to breastfeeding, it is common to use the verb 飲 before this noun.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The baby is hungry and wants to breastfeed.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin term for breast, which is not used in spoken Cantonese. Using the wrong term can sound unnatural or overly clinical in a casual conversation.
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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.
