o1 cau3 cau3屙臭臭
Jyutpingo1 cau3 cau3
Yaleō chau chau
Definition
To poop or poo-poo.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This is a childish or cutesy way to refer to defecation, similar to saying "poo-poo" in English. It is mostly used when talking to young children or by adults trying to sound playful or affectionate. Using this term in a formal or professional setting would be highly inappropriate and sound bizarrely infantile.
Examples
The kid has a stomach ache and wants to go poop.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe the act of defecation in any serious or medical context. Stick to the more neutral term 屙屎 if you need to be direct, though even that is quite blunt.
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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.
