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Definition
To visit prostitutes, or originally, to go on an outing to enjoy spring scenery.
- figurativeto visit prostitutes; to seek out brothels
- literaryto go on an outing to enjoy spring scenery
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How it's used
Carries a strong moral judgment and is almost exclusively used to criticize someone's lifestyle or behavior. While the literal meaning evokes a poetic image of enjoying nature, the modern usage is strictly limited to the context of illicit sexual encounters.
Examples
He is always visiting prostitutes, he really isn't behaving himself.
Do you really think he went to visit prostitutes?
Related words
Common phrases
always visiting prostitutes
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply dating or looking for a romantic partner, as it specifically implies a transactional or disreputable nature.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
