hau2 faa1口花
Jyutpinghau2 faa1
Yaleháu fā
Definition
To use sweet, flirtatious, or insincere talk.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Describes someone who uses flattering or flirtatious language to charm others, often implying a lack of sincerity. It carries a slightly playful but cautionary tone, suggesting the person might be unreliable or manipulative. While it can be used in a lighthearted way, it is rarely a compliment.
Examples
He is a sweet talker and always makes girls happy.
Related words
Common phrases
very sweet-talking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being genuinely kind or polite, as it specifically highlights the performative and potentially deceptive nature of the speech. It is almost exclusively used to describe men flirting with women.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
