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Definition
An ex-lover, former boyfriend, or former girlfriend.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a past romantic partner, carrying a slightly nostalgic or dramatic tone. It is commonly used in casual conversation to describe someone from a previous relationship, regardless of how long ago it ended. Unlike more formal terms, it often implies a lingering emotional connection or a specific memory associated with that person.
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Are you still missing your ex-lover?
Related words
Common phrases
bump into an ex-lover
miss an ex-lover
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a current partner or a casual fling, as it specifically denotes a past, established relationship. It is not used for someone you just started dating or someone you are currently seeing.
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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.
