laam2 san1 laam2 sai3攬身攬勢揽身揽势

Jyutpinglaam2 san1 laam2 sai3

Yaleláam sān láam sai

動詞

Definition

To be extremely intimate or affectionate, having a lot of physical contact.

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How it's used

This expression carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, often implying that the public display of affection is excessive or inappropriate. It specifically highlights physical closeness and constant touching rather than just emotional intimacy. You will rarely hear it used to describe a healthy, private relationship; it is usually reserved for gossip or complaints about others.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個seng4成jat6日喺hai2街gaai1攬laam2身san1攬laam2勢，sai3好hou2肉juk6麻maa4呀。

They are always being lovey-dovey on the street, it's so cringey.

nei5你dei6哋ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以m4唔hou2好hai2喺dou6度laam2攬san1身laam2攬sai3勢aa4呀？

Can you two please stop being all over each other here?

Common phrases

喺hai2街gaai1攬laam2身san1攬laam2勢

to be lovey-dovey in public

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a simple hug or a polite gesture of closeness. It specifically implies a level of intimacy that makes observers feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.