o1 fe4 fe2屙啡啡
Jyutpingo1 fe4 fe2
Yaleō fèh fé
Definition
To have diarrhea; to pass loose or watery stools.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This is a nursery term used primarily by adults when speaking to young children or by children themselves. It carries a playful, gentle tone that avoids the clinical or potentially vulgar nature of other terms. It is strictly limited to domestic or informal settings involving toddlers.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term with adults or in public settings, as it will sound extremely childish or condescending. Stick to the more neutral 去廁所 when speaking to anyone older than a young child.
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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.
