gwan2 hung4 gwan2 luk6滾紅滾綠滚红滚绿

Jyutpinggwan2 hung4 gwan2 luk6

Yalegwán hùhng gwán luhk

Definition

To misbehave, play around, run amok, or engage in promiscuous behavior.

slangto seek out prostitutes, hook up, or act like a male slut
to play around, run amok, or misbehave
to brag, boast, or deceive someone

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong sense of disapproval and moral judgment, often used to describe someone who lacks focus or discipline in their personal life. While it can refer to promiscuity, it also broadly covers any form of irresponsible or deceptive behavior that deviates from social norms. It is particularly common when criticizing someone who neglects their responsibilities to pursue fleeting pleasures.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日喺hai2出ceot1面min6滾gwan2紅hung4滾，luk6真zan1係hai6好hou2花faa1心。

He is always out chasing women, he is really a playboy.

nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再gwan2滾hung4紅gwan2滾laa1啦，zing3正zing3正ging1經ging1經wan2搵fan2份gung1工zou6做。

Stop messing around and find a proper job.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日gwan2滾hung4紅gwan2滾

always messing around

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of colors, as it has nothing to do with red or green objects. It is strictly a derogatory idiom used for human behavior and should be avoided in formal or professional settings.