sei2 jyu4死魚死鱼
Jyutpingsei2 jyu4
Yaleséi yùh
Definition
An unresponsive person, particularly a sexually passive woman.
- figurativean unresponsive, inactive, or lifeless person
- slanga sexually unresponsive female partner
slangpeopleslang
How it's used
This term is a highly derogatory and offensive metaphor used to describe someone who is completely passive or unresponsive during sexual activity. It carries a strong connotation of boredom and lack of engagement, often used to insult a partner's performance. Because it is objectifying and rude, it should be avoided in polite conversation or any respectful context.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe actual dead fish at a market, as it is exclusively a slang insult for people. Using it in a literal sense will cause confusion or be interpreted as an inappropriate sexual comment.
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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.
