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Definition
To keep a mistress or a second wife, usually referring to a married man.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative moral judgment and is used exclusively to describe a married man maintaining a long term extramarital affair. The term implies financial support, as the man is expected to provide housing and living expenses for the mistress. It is a very blunt and accusatory way to describe infidelity.
Examples
It turns out her husband is keeping a mistress.
Do you know why he is keeping a mistress?
Related words
Common phrases
a man who keeps a mistress
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe casual dating or short term affairs, as it specifically implies a semi permanent arrangement where the man acts as a provider. It is also gender specific and only used for men.
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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.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
