cing4 fu5情婦情妇
Jyutpingcing4 fu5
Yalechìhng fúh
Definition
Mistress; a woman who has an ongoing affair with or is kept by a married man.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative moral judgment and is used primarily in contexts involving infidelity or scandal. It is more formal than the slang term 二奶, which is the most common way to refer to a mistress in everyday speech. While 情婦 sounds slightly more clinical or descriptive, 二奶 is the go-to word for gossip or casual conversation.
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He is actually keeping a mistress on the side, that is really outrageous.
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Common phrases
to keep a mistress
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in polite or professional settings as it is highly sensitive and accusatory. Beginners often confuse it with 女朋友, but they are completely different concepts; using this to describe a girlfriend would be a major social blunder.
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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.
