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Definition
To captivate someone with a charming or flirtatious glance.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Describes a deliberate, flirtatious look intended to capture someone's attention or show romantic interest. It carries a slightly playful or mischievous connotation, often implying that the person is being a bit of a flirt. It is strictly used for romantic or sexual attraction rather than just a friendly stare.
Examples
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Common phrases
flirting with everyone around
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of electric shock, which is also expressed using the character 電. Context is essential to distinguish between a flirtatious gaze and the act of electrocuting someone.
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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.
