ceot1 gwai2出軌出轨
Jyutpingceot1 gwai2
Yalechēut gwái
Definition
To derail; to stray from the tracks, or to have an extramarital affair.
- to derail; to leave the tracks accidentally
- figurativeto have an affair; to be unfaithful to one's partner
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How it's used
While this term is used for trains leaving the tracks, it is far more frequently encountered in daily life as a metaphor for infidelity. It carries a strong sense of moral betrayal and is rarely used in a casual or lighthearted context. When discussing romantic relationships, it is the standard term for cheating, replacing more formal or literary expressions.
Examples
They have been married for so many years, who would have thought he would have an affair in the end.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a crush or being attracted to someone else. It specifically implies an active, usually secret, romantic or sexual involvement with a third party that violates the commitment to a primary partner.
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