can1 jit6親熱亲热

Jyutpingcan1 jit6

Yalechān yiht

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Intimate, affectionate, or showing deep, warm feelings.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Describes physical closeness or romantic affection between people, often implying a level of intimacy that might be considered inappropriate in public spaces. It carries a slightly stronger connotation of physical touch compared to the more general term 親密. Use it when observing couples or close friends who are acting in a way that draws attention to their bond.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋喺hai2街gaai1度dou6咁gam3親can1熱，jit6真zan1係hai6尷gaam3尬。

They are being so intimate in the street, it is really embarrassing.

nei5你tung4同keoi5佢gei2幾si4時bin3變dak1得gam3咁can1親jit6熱aa3呀？

When did you and him become so close?

Common phrases

biu2表jin6現can1親jit6熱

to act intimately

geoi2舉zi2止can1親jit6熱

intimate behavior

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a close platonic friendship or a deep emotional connection that lacks physical or romantic undertones, as it almost always implies a romantic or sexual dimension.