faa1 sam1 daai6 siu2花心大少
Jyutpingfaa1 sam1 daai6 siu2
Yalefā sām daaih síu
Definition
Playboy; a philandering man who is not serious in relationships.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying someone who is insincere and treats romantic relationships as a game. While it specifically refers to men, it is often used as a warning to others about the person's untrustworthy character rather than just a description of their dating habits.
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go3個goExamples
He always acts like a playboy and tricks many girls.
You must not trust that playboy.
Related words
Common phrases
a total playboy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being popular with the opposite sex, as the term specifically highlights a lack of commitment and a tendency to deceive.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
