faa1 faa1 gung1 zi2花花公子
Jyutpingfaa1 faa1 gung1 zi2
Yalefā fā gūng jí
Definition
Playboy; a man who is only interested in pleasure, neglects his responsibilities, and is unserious about relationships.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is unreliable and treats romantic relationships as a game. It is specifically used to describe men who are perceived as wealthy, charming, and promiscuous. While it can be used in a slightly teasing way among friends, it is generally a label used to warn others about someone's character.
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He goes to nightclubs all the time; he is basically a playboy.
Don't believe the sweet talk from that playboy.
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Common phrases
typical playboy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a man who is simply popular or sociable, as the term specifically highlights a lack of sincerity and a history of womanizing. It is not a neutral way to describe a man who dates frequently.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
