ze3 niu6 deon6借尿遁
Jyutpingze3 niu6 deon6
Yaleje niuh deuhn
Definition
To slip away or escape from a situation by pretending to need to use the toilet.
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How it's used
This expression is a humorous way to describe someone who uses the bathroom as a convenient excuse to exit a social gathering or a tedious meeting. It implies that the person is not actually going to relieve themselves, but rather needs a temporary break from the current environment. While the term is quite direct, it is widely understood as a lighthearted observation rather than a serious accusation.
Examples
Seeing the atmosphere was so awkward, he immediately used the toilet excuse to slip away.
Related words
Common phrases
to leave by using the toilet excuse
Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal business settings or with people you do not know well, as it can sound overly informal or even rude. It is best reserved for casual interactions with friends or colleagues you are comfortable with.
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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.
