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Definition
An affair; an extramarital relationship or sexual involvement of a married person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to romantic or sexual involvement outside of a marriage, carrying a strong sense of betrayal and moral disapproval. It is a formal term often used in news reports or serious discussions, whereas more casual or gossipy contexts might prefer phrases like 搞婚外情 or 偷食.
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They got divorced because of an affair.
Do you know that he actually has an affair?
Related words
Common phrases
to have an affair
to expose an affair
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe simple dating or flirting between unmarried people, as it strictly implies a violation of a marital bond.
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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.
