jat1 je6 fung1 lau4一夜風流一夜风流
Jyutpingjat1 je6 fung1 lau4
Yaleyāt yeh fūng làuh
Definition
One-night stand; a single night of casual sexual relations.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly literary or euphemistic tone despite its common usage in casual conversation. It focuses on the romantic or sexual encounter itself rather than the people involved. It is often used to dismiss a relationship as fleeting or lacking emotional depth.
Examples
They only had a one-night stand and didn't contact each other afterwards.
Related words
Common phrases
just a one-night stand
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a romantic date that did not involve intimacy, as it specifically implies a sexual encounter. It is not a neutral term for a casual date.
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