o1 duk1 niu6痾篤尿疴笃尿
Jyutpingo1 duk1 niu6
Yaleō dūk niuh
Definition
To take a piss; to urinate.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This expression is highly informal and carries a blunt, sometimes slightly crude tone. It is typically used among close friends or family members rather than in professional or polite settings. While it literally references the act of urinating, it is often used as a convenient excuse to step away from a conversation or a group activity.
Examples
I need to go take a piss, I'll find you later.
Related words
Common phrases
go to take a piss
Common mistake
Avoid using this in any formal or professional context, as it is considered vulgar or at least very impolite. Use 去廁所 instead for a neutral way to express the same need.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
