jyu4 gaau1 ci5 cat1如膠似漆如胶似漆

Jyutpingjyu4 gaau1 ci5 cat1

Yaleyùh gāau chíh chāt

形容詞

Definition

Having a close and deep relationship; joined at the hip, typically describing lovers.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Used primarily to describe the intense, inseparable phase of a romantic relationship, often during the honeymoon period. While it implies deep affection, it can sometimes carry a slightly teasing or cynical tone when used by outsiders to describe a couple who is being overly affectionate in public.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個seng4成jat6日jyu4如gaau1膠ci5似cat1漆，zan1真hai6係sin6羨mou6慕sei2死jan4人。

They are always inseparable, it makes people so envious.

nei5你dei6哋paak3拍to1拖go2嗰zan6陣hai6係mai6咪dou1都jyu4如gaau1膠ci5似cat1漆㗎？

Were you two also joined at the hip when you were dating?

Common phrases

gam2感cing4情jyu4如gaau1膠ci5似cat1漆

to have a relationship as close as glue and paint

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe platonic friendships or family bonds, as it is strictly reserved for romantic partners. Using it for friends can sound confusing or suggest an inappropriate romantic subtext.