faa1 sam1 lo4 baak6花心蘿蔔花心萝卜
Jyutpingfaa1 sam1 lo4 baak6
Yalefā sām lòh baahk
Definition
A womanizer or playboy; literally, a carrot with a hollow or wilted center.
- slanga playboy; a womanizer; a flirtatious person
- a carrot with a hollow, pithy, or wilted center
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How it's used
Originally referring to a carrot that has become hollow or pithy inside, this term is now almost exclusively used as a metaphor for someone who is unfaithful or fickle in romantic relationships. It carries a strong sense of disapproval and is used to label someone who flirts with many people without genuine commitment. While it can be used jokingly among friends, it is generally a derogatory way to describe a man's character.
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He is such a playboy, you really shouldn't trust him.
Why do you think he is a playboy?
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Common phrases
a total playboy
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the adjective 花心, which simply means fickle or unfaithful. While 花心 is an adjective, 花心蘿蔔 is a noun phrase used to identify the person themselves, so it is used with copula verbs like 係.
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Grammar guides
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