ji1 jap1依泣
Jyutpingji1 jap1
Yaleyī yāp
Definition
To have a secret date, or to hug and kiss in private.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Carries a slightly mischievous or gossipy tone, often implying that the couple is trying to avoid being seen by others. It is specifically used for romantic intimacy rather than just spending time together. While it can mean a secret date, it frequently highlights the physical aspect of being close or affectionate in private.
Examples
The two of them are always hiding in the back stairwell to cuddle.
Did you two go to the park for a secret date?
Related words
Common phrases
hiding away to be intimate
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard term 約會, which is neutral and simply means to go on a date. Using 依泣 in a formal setting or when describing a public, open relationship will sound inappropriate or overly suggestive.
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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.



