jat1 goek3 daap6 gei2 syun4一腳踏幾船一脚踏几船

Jyutpingjat1 goek3 daap6 gei2 syun4

Yaleyāt geuk daahp géi syùhn

語句

Definition

To date several people at the same time; to have more than one lover simultaneously.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong negative connotation of dishonesty and lack of commitment in romantic relationships. It is used exclusively to describe someone who is cheating or keeping multiple partners without their knowledge. The imagery of balancing on unstable boats perfectly captures the precarious and deceitful nature of the behavior.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日jat1一goek3腳daap6踏gei2幾syun4船，zan1真hai6係hou2好faa1花sam1心。

He is always two-timing, he is really a player.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想jat1一goek3腳daap6踏gei2幾syun4船aa4呀？

Are you trying to juggle multiple relationships?

Common phrases

jat1一goek3腳daap6踏loeng5兩syun4船

to two-time

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe having multiple casual dates before a relationship is defined, as it specifically implies a betrayal of trust or exclusivity. It is strictly reserved for romantic contexts and cannot be used for juggling multiple jobs or hobbies.