sik6 dau6 fu6食豆腐
Jyutpingsik6 dau6 fu6
Yalesihk dauh fuh
Definition
To take advantage of someone, especially to be sexually handsy or touchy-feely with a woman.
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How it's used
This expression refers to unwanted physical contact or inappropriate sexual harassment, usually directed towards women. It carries a strong negative connotation and implies a lack of respect. While it literally mentions tofu, it is strictly used in a figurative sense to describe predatory or sleazy behavior.
Examples
He always likes to be handsy with women, it's so annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to be handsy with someone
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a literal context when talking about eating actual tofu, as it will be misinterpreted as a sexual comment. It is strictly a slang term for harassment.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
