I remember being curious about what the word ‘dildo’ means in Chinese when I was in high school. I had never heard of the word before and it sounded rather strange. My friend told me that it was slang for a sex dolls toy. I was surprised, especialy since it seemed to be an inappropriate word to use.
Fast forward to college, and I’m still curious about what ‘dildo’ means in Chinese. I decided to ask a few of my Chinese friends who grew up in China about the meaning of the word. They all laughed and said that it’s slang for a ‘penis shaped device’ that people use during sexual activity. I was astonished.
However, when I looked it up, I found out that ‘dildo’ is actually an old-fashioned Chinese word for a type of fishing tool. It was also used to refer to a wooden stick used to prod animals. This explains why my friends laughed when I asked them about the word!
Since then, I’ve looked up more slang words and their origination. For instance, ‘diu lee’ in Cantonese means ‘to express dissatisfaction with something.’ It literally means ‘to make a sound of disappointment.’ This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin.
So, what does ‘dildo’ mean in Chinese? It’s a slang term for a penis-shaped device used during sexual activity. It’s origin dates back to a fishing tool and a wooden stick used to prod animals. Furthermore, it appears in both the Cantonese and Penis Rings Mandarin languages.
Aside from its more vulgar connotations, I’ve come to appreciate the interesting and often humorous etymology of many Chinese slang words. Who knew that the most mundane of words can have such interesting origins?
My curiosity about Chinese slang has now extended beyond the word ‘dildo.’ For example, I recently found out that ‘bu hao yisi’ in Mandarin literally translates to ‘not very interesting.’ This was amusing, as it’s often used as a euphemism for cussing.
Another term I recently came across is ‘zaijian.’ It’s a short form of the phrase ‘zaijian renhe’ which means ‘see you again.’ This term is often used at the end of a conversation, much like ‘see you later.’
Turns out, there are tons of unusual words and phrases to learn in the Chinese language. I’m fascinated to learn more and delve deeper into the wide range of Chinese slang.
Furthermore, I’ve also become more aware of the positive associations that come with some of these terms. For instance, ‘duoi’ in Cantonese means ‘to come together.’ It implies hope for a better future and promotes togetherness.
I also discovered that the Chinese characters for ‘jian’ and ‘hui’ together mean ‘return to the moment.’ This is a rather spiritual phrase which suggests being present in the moment.
In any case, the Chinese language is filled with interesting and meaningful phrases that come with beautiful and poetic connotations. I now understand why learning Chinese slang can be an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.