wu1 juk6污辱
Jyutpingwu1 juk6
Yalewū yuhk
Definition
To violate, defile, or disgrace, often used as a euphemism for rape.
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How it's used
Using this term to refer to sexual assault is a euphemistic way to avoid the more direct and harsh term 強姦. It carries a sense of moral degradation and violation of dignity beyond just the physical act. In legal or formal contexts, you will almost always encounter the more explicit terms instead.
Examples
He actually dared to assault that girl.
Related words
Common phrases
to assault a woman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can more broadly mean to insult or humiliate someone verbally. In Cantonese, while it can mean to insult, it is heavily weighted towards sexual violation.
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Grammar guides
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