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Yalesing hei gūn
Definition
Sex organs; genitalia, typically referring to the penis and vagina.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the biological reproductive parts in a clinical or educational context. It is a formal term that avoids the vulgarity of street slang, making it the appropriate choice for health discussions or medical advice. Using it in casual social settings can sound overly detached or academic.
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The doctor said they need to examine the sex organs.
Do you know how to protect your sex organs?
Related words
Common phrases
protect sex organs
examine sex organs
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a casual term, but it is strictly formal. Using it to refer to someone's body parts in a non-medical conversation will sound awkward or clinical.
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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.
