siu2 gaai2小解
Jyutpingsiu2 gaai2
Yalesíu gáai
Definition
To urinate.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Functions as a polite or euphemistic way to say 屙尿. It is commonly used in professional or public settings where being overly direct about bodily functions would be considered rude or crude. While it is formal enough for a doctor's office, it is still perfectly understandable in casual conversation.
Examples
I need to pee, where is the toilet?
Did you go to the bathroom earlier?
Related words
Common phrases
to go to urinate
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in very intimate or extremely casual settings, as it can sound overly clinical or stiff compared to the more natural 屙尿 or 去廁所.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
