tung1 gwai6通櫃通柜
Jyutpingtung1 gwai6
Yaletūng gwaih
Definition
To search a prisoner's rectum for contraband upon admission to prison.
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How it's used
This term is specifically associated with the historical practices of the Hong Kong correctional system. It carries a strong negative connotation due to the invasive and humiliating nature of the procedure. Since the implementation of modern body scanners, the term is now used primarily when discussing prison history or human rights issues.
Examples
In the past, you had to go through the anal search procedure when entering prison.
I heard that the anal search procedure in the past was really inhumane.
Related words
Common phrases
the procedure of anal search
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for searching, as it refers exclusively to the specific, invasive medical or security procedure performed on inmates.
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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.
