fun1 hei2 jyun1 gaa1歡喜冤家欢喜冤家
Definition
A quarrelsome but loving couple who appear to be enemies but are actually very affectionate.
Example
keoi5佢dei6哋ging1經soeng4常aai3嗌gaau1交，kei4其sat6實hai6係jat1一deoi3對fun1歡hei2喜jyun1冤gaa1家。
keoi5佢dei6哋ging1经soeng4常aai3嗌gaau1交，kei4其sat6实hai6係jat1一deoi3对fun1欢hei2喜jyun1冤gaa1家。
They argue often, but they are really a bickering yet loving couple.
How it's used
This term describes a dynamic where constant bickering is actually a form of intimacy or a sign of deep affection. It is frequently used to describe couples in television dramas or movies whose relationship is defined by playful antagonism. Unlike a toxic relationship, the conflict here is lighthearted and ultimately strengthens the bond between the two people.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
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Common mistake
Do not mistake this for a description of a genuinely hostile or abusive relationship. It specifically implies that the fighting is a facade or a quirky way of expressing love, rather than a sign of real hatred or incompatibility.
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