zyu1豬猪
Jyutpingzyu1
Yalejyū
Definition
(slang) (of people) 1. stupid; 2. Fool; 3. fat 4. cubby
slangpeopleslang
How it's used
Using 豬 to refer to virginity is a specific slang term that carries a slightly crude or playful tone. It is almost exclusively used in informal settings among friends and should be avoided in polite or professional company. The term is gender-neutral and applies to both men and women.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
keoi5 zung6 hai6 cyu5 zek3 zyu1 zung6 hai2 dou6 gaa4
佢仲係處，隻豬仲喺度㗎。
He/she is still a virgin, they haven't lost their cherry yet.
nei5 gei2 si4 mou5 zo2 zek3 zyu1 aa4
你幾時冇咗隻豬呀？
When did you lose your virginity?
Related words
Common phrases
mou5 zo2 zek3 zyu1
冇咗隻豬
lost one's virginity
Common mistake
Do not confuse this slang usage with the literal meaning of pig, as the context usually makes the distinction clear. Using this term with someone you do not know well can be perceived as highly offensive or inappropriate.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
