jau5 jat1 teoi2有一腿
Jyutpingjau5 jat1 teoi2
Yaleyáuh yāt téui
Definition
To have an affair; to have an undisclosed romantic relationship with someone.
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How it's used
This expression implies a secretive, often illicit, romantic or sexual relationship. It carries a gossipy tone and is frequently used when speculating about people who seem closer than they should be. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in professional or polite social settings.
Examples
I heard those two are having an affair.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an affair with someone
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a normal, public relationship. It specifically denotes a hidden or scandalous connection, so using it for a married couple or a public boyfriend and girlfriend sounds like you are accusing them of cheating or being involved in something improper.
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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.
