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Jyutpingwong4 sik1 siu2 syut3
Yalewòhng sīk síu syut
Definition
Pornographic novel
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How it's used
Refers specifically to written erotica rather than visual media. While the term is descriptive, it carries a slightly dated or old-fashioned nuance compared to modern slang terms for adult content. It is often used in a slightly judgmental or teasing tone when someone is caught reading such material.
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bun2本búnExamples
He is always hiding in his room reading pornographic novels.
Where did you find these pornographic novels?
Related words
Common phrases
to read pornographic novels
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal color yellow, as the association with pornography is a specific cultural idiom. Using it to describe a book that is physically yellow will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
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