fei1 man5飛吻飞吻
Jyutpingfei1 man5
Yalefēi máhn
Definition
To blow a kiss; to gesture kissing someone by kissing one's hand and blowing or waving it toward them.
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How it's used
Blowing a kiss is a performative gesture often associated with stage presence or playful flirting. It implies a sense of theatricality rather than a genuine, intimate physical kiss. You will frequently see this term used in the context of celebrities interacting with fans or people being cheeky in photos.
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go3個goExamples
Why are you blowing kisses at the camera all of a sudden?
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Common phrases
to blow kisses (repeatedly or to a crowd)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a literal kiss, which is 錫. Using 飛吻 to describe an actual physical kiss will sound very strange, as it specifically refers to the hand motion through the air.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
