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Jyutpingsi2 fat1
Yalesí fāt
Definition
Buttocks or ass; the rear end of the human body.
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How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to refer to the buttocks in daily life. While it literally translates to the cave where one defecates, it is used broadly for the entire rear end rather than just the anus. It is considered informal and slightly vulgar, so avoid using it in professional or formal settings.
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He fell on his butt and it hurts so much he cannot move.
Why are you just sitting there on your butt?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 屎窟窿, which specifically refers to the anus. Using the latter in a general context to mean the whole butt will sound anatomically specific and potentially offensive.
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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.
