Definition

Noun: 1. The lower part of the abdomen, specifically the genital region (especially of a male): This term refers to the area of the body containing the external male genitalia. It is a formal or euphemistic term. - Vệ sinh hạ bộ. (To clean the genital area.)

Usage

• Context: The word "hạ bộ" is a formal, anatomical, or euphemistic term. It is used in medical, health, or discreet conversational contexts. It specifically and almost exclusively refers to the male genital region.
• Note: It is not a crude or slang term. Using it indicates a deliberate choice to avoid more direct or colloquial words.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Sau chấn thương, anh ấy cảm thấy đau ở hạ bộ. (After the injury, he felt pain in his lower abdomen/genital region.)
  • Bác sĩ khuyên nên giữ vệ sinh hạ bộ sạch sẽ. (The doctor advised keeping the genital area clean.)

Advanced Usage

• While the core meaning is specific, in very formal or classical contexts, "hạ bộ" could be interpreted more broadly as the "lower body" or "lower region," but this usage is rare in modern Vietnamese. The primary and almost exclusive contemporary meaning is the male genital area.

Variants and Related Words

• Bộ phận sinh dục: Genitalia / genitals (a more general and clinical term, not gender-specific).
• Cơ quan sinh dục: Reproductive organs (a formal and biological term).

Synonyms

• Vùng kín: Private parts (a common, polite, and gender-neutral euphemism).
• Của quý: A precious thing (a very common, affectionate, and euphemistic slang term for male genitals).

Important Note

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs in Vietnamese that use the term "hạ bộ" as a component. The word itself is the specific term.

noun

1. lower part of the abdomen