daa2 dak1 fo2 jit6打得火熱打得火热
Jyutpingdaa2 dak1 fo2 jit6
Yaledá dāk fó yiht
Definition
To become intimate, passionate, or deeply involved, especially in a romantic relationship.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the intensity of a romantic connection, often implying a sudden or rapid development of affection. While it can describe long term couples, it is frequently used to gossip about new or secret relationships that have become noticeably passionate. The idiom carries a slightly dramatic or tabloid tone, making it perfect for discussing celebrity news or friends' dating lives.
Examples
The two of them have been getting very intimate lately.
Related words
Common phrases
a pair of lovebirds
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general friendships, as it specifically implies a romantic or sexual tension between the people involved. It is not a neutral way to say two people are just getting along well.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
