gu1 naam4 gwaa2 neoi5孤男寡女
Jyutpinggu1 naam4 gwaa2 neoi5
Yalegū nàahm gwá néuih
Definition
A man and a woman alone together, often implying a romantic or sexual encounter.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Implies a sense of romantic tension or potential impropriety that arises when a man and woman are left in private. It is frequently used in a teasing or suspicious tone to suggest that the situation is not as innocent as it appears. The phrase carries a slightly old fashioned or dramatic flair, making it perfect for gossip or playful warnings.
Examples
It is hard not to overthink when a man and a woman go on a trip alone together.
A man and a woman are alone at home, what do you think will happen?
Related words
Common phrases
a man and a woman alone in one room
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a man and woman who are simply working together or are in a public space, as the phrase specifically highlights the lack of other people and the potential for intimacy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
