zoe1 zoe1啫啫
Jyutpingzoe1 zoe1
Yalejēu jēu
Definition
Male genitals; penis.
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How it's used
This term is a common, informal way to refer to the male genitalia, primarily used when speaking to or about young children. It carries a playful and non-vulgar tone, making it suitable for parenting or casual conversation among family members. Avoid using it in professional or formal settings as it is strictly colloquial and considered childish.
Examples
It is very normal for little kids to play with their genitals.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the culinary term 啫啫, which refers to a specific Cantonese cooking technique involving a clay pot. The context of the conversation will make the distinction clear, but using the term in a restaurant setting to describe food is unrelated to the anatomical meaning.
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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.
