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Jyutpinghou3 sik1
Yalehou sīk
Definition
Lecherous, lustful, or sex-obsessed.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is overtly preoccupied with sexual matters or constantly ogling others. While it carries a negative moral judgment, it is often used in a teasing or informal way among friends to call out someone's inappropriate behavior. It is significantly more formal than the extremely common slang term 鹹濕.
Examples
He is a lecher; he stares non-stop whenever he sees a pretty girl.
Related words
Common phrases
a lecherous person
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who simply appreciates beauty or has a romantic interest in someone, as it specifically implies a crude or excessive sexual obsession.
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Grammar guides
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