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Definition
Genitals; reproductive organs.
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How it's used
This term is strictly clinical and formal, used primarily in medical or educational contexts. In casual conversation, people almost always use more specific anatomical terms or euphemisms depending on the situation and the age of the audience. Using this word in a social setting can sound overly detached or inappropriately sterile.
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The doctor said he needs to examine the genitals.
Their genitals are feeling a bit uncomfortable.
Related words
Common phrases
genital examination
genital infection
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common word used in daily life, but it is too technical for casual talk. Avoid using it when referring to children or in intimate settings, as it carries a cold, scientific tone.
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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.
