saai3 maa5 laam2曬馬檻晒马槛
Jyutpingsaai3 maa5 laam2
Yalesaai máh láam
Definition
To visit a brothel.
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How it's used
This term is a dated piece of underworld or street slang that specifically refers to visiting a brothel. It carries a strong sense of illicit activity and is rarely used in polite or modern social settings. Using it today will likely make you sound like a character from a vintage Hong Kong crime movie rather than a local speaker.
Examples
He keeps visiting brothels, he really isn't behaving himself.
Have you heard of any brothels around here?
Related words
Common phrases
to go to a brothel
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the modern or neutral terms for sex work, as this specific phrase is highly informal and carries a derogatory or seedy connotation.
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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.
