sing3 hang4 wai4性行為性行为
Jyutpingsing3 hang4 wai4
Yalesing hàhng wàih
Definition
Sexual behavior; sexual activity between individuals to achieve climax or stimulate sexual organs.
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How it's used
This term is strictly formal and clinical, often appearing in legal, medical, or educational contexts. It is rarely used in casual conversation because it sounds cold and detached. People typically use more descriptive or euphemistic phrases when talking about intimacy in daily life.
Examples
The two of them have engaged in sexual activity.
Do you know the consequences of having sexual activity while underage?
Related words
Common phrases
to engage in sexual activity
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings as it sounds like you are reading from a police report or a textbook. It is not a term for romantic intimacy but rather a technical label for the physical act.
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Grammar guides
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