pei3 gu2屁股
Jyutpingpei3 gu2
Yalepei gú
Definition
Buttocks; bottom; bum.
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How it's used
While 屁股 is the standard term for buttocks, it is often considered slightly blunt or childish in certain social contexts. Adults frequently prefer using 籮柚 for a more colloquial, everyday feel when speaking among friends. Using 屁股 in a formal setting is acceptable, but it carries a slightly clinical or descriptive tone compared to the more common slang alternatives.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake 屁股 for a vulgar term, but it is actually quite neutral. However, avoid using it in very formal writing or professional presentations where more anatomical terms might be expected, though it is perfectly fine in casual conversation.
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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.
