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Yalejaht
Definition
Vagina.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the internal anatomy rather than the external genitalia, which are usually referred to as 陰部. While it is the accurate anatomical term, it is rarely used in casual conversation due to its clinical nature. People often prefer using more general or euphemistic terms when discussing health issues in social settings.
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The doctor says her vagina has some inflammation.
Do you know how to clean the vagina to be the healthiest?
Related words
Common phrases
vaginitis
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 陰部, which covers the entire external area. Using 膣 in a casual context can sound overly clinical or awkward, similar to using a medical term in a setting where a common word would be expected.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
