tyun4 bou6臀部
Jyutpingtyun4 bou6
Yaletyùhn bouh
Definition
Buttocks; the area of the body below the waist and above the thighs.
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How it's used
Use 臀部 primarily in formal, medical, or anatomical contexts, such as when describing an injury to a doctor or reading a health report. In everyday casual conversation, Hong Kongers almost exclusively use the word 籮柚 to refer to the buttocks. Using 臀部 in a friendly chat can sound overly clinical or stiff, similar to saying "posterior" instead of "butt" in English.
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They fell on their buttocks and it hurts so much they cannot move.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 臀部 when talking to friends or family, as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Stick to 籮柚 for daily life to avoid sounding like you are reading from a textbook.
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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.
