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Yalesing chéui heung
Definition
Sexual orientation.
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How it's used
This term is the standard, neutral way to discuss sexual orientation in formal or semi-formal contexts in Hong Kong. While it is widely understood, it is less common in casual, everyday banter among friends, where people might use more specific labels or descriptive phrases instead. It carries a clinical or sociological tone, making it appropriate for discussions about rights, identity, or public discourse.
Examples
Everyone's sexual orientation should be respected.
Related words
Common phrases
respect sexual orientation
different sexual orientations
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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.
