haam4 sap1 zai2鹹濕仔咸湿仔
Jyutpinghaam4 sap1 zai2
Yalehàahm sāp jái
Definition
A lecherous young man; a young pervert or dirty minded guy.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and is used to label someone who is overtly and unashamedly obsessed with sexual matters. It is specifically reserved for younger males, as the suffix 仔 implies youth. Using this label is a direct insult, so it is rarely used in the presence of the person being described unless the speaker intends to start a confrontation.
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He is always staring at girls; he is such a lecher.
Don't pay attention to that lecher, he says really nasty things.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 鹹濕, which describes the behavior or the content itself. While 鹹濕 can describe a person, adding 仔 turns it into a noun referring specifically to a young man, making it sound more dismissive and personal.
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