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Definition
Perineum; the area of the body between the genitals and the anus.
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How it's used
Medical professionals use this term in clinical settings to describe the area between the anus and the genitals. It is rarely mentioned in casual conversation unless discussing specific health issues, childbirth, or anatomy. Unlike everyday body parts, it carries a clinical tone and is not used in slang or figurative expressions.
Examples
The doctor said he has some discomfort in his perineum.
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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.
