o1 si2痾屎疴屎
Jyutpingo1 si2
Yaleō sí
Definition
To poop; to defecate.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This term is blunt and strictly colloquial, carrying a similar register to the English word poop. It is perfectly acceptable among friends or family but should be avoided in professional or polite social settings. For more formal contexts, use 去廁所 or the euphemism 大解.
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Avoid using this word in front of strangers or in public, as it is considered quite vulgar and crude. It is never used as a noun, only as a verb phrase.
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Grammar guides
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