jau5 jim5有染
Jyutpingjau5 jim5
Yaleyáuh yíhm
Definition
To have an affair, or to have illicit sexual relations with someone.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of scandal and moral judgment, often used in gossip or when discussing infidelity. It implies a secret, improper relationship that is hidden from the public eye. Because of its formal and slightly literary tone, it is rarely used to describe a normal dating relationship, even if that relationship is kept private.
Examples
I heard she is having an affair with the manager, I really didn't expect that.
Are those two having an illicit affair in private?
Related words
Common phrases
to have an affair with someone
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a normal romantic relationship or a casual date, as it specifically implies an illicit or morally questionable affair. It is not a neutral term for dating.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
