sat1 san1失身
Jyutpingsat1 san1
Yalesāt sān
Definition
To lose one's virginity, typically said of a female.
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How it's used
This term carries a heavy, often negative or regretful connotation, reflecting traditional social attitudes towards female chastity. It is rarely used in a neutral or clinical way and is almost exclusively applied to women. Using it to describe a man is highly unusual and would likely be interpreted as a joke or a deliberate subversion of gender norms.
Examples
She said she really regrets losing her virginity at such a young age.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual or lighthearted conversation, as it is sensitive and can easily cause offense. It is not a clinical term for sexual debut; use it only when the context specifically implies a loss of innocence or a significant, often regrettable, life event.
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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.
