sing3 juk6性慾性欲
Jyutpingsing3 juk6
Yalesing yuhk
Definition
Libido; sex drive; sexual desire.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological or psychological drive for sexual activity. It is a clinical or descriptive term rather than a casual one used in everyday banter. When discussing this topic informally, people often use more indirect phrasing or slang to avoid the directness of this word.
Examples
His sex drive seems to have decreased a lot lately.
Do you think stress affects sexual desire?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual or lighthearted conversation as it can sound overly analytical or medical. It is not a term used to describe someone as being flirtatious or promiscuous.
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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.
