lo4 maan6 si2羅漫史罗漫史
Jyutpinglo4 maan6 si2
Yalelòh maahn sí
Definition
Romance; a romantic story or affair.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This loanword is primarily used to describe a romantic affair or a love story, often with a slightly dramatic or literary flair. It is less common in everyday casual speech than simply talking about dating or relationships, so it often carries a tone of gossip or storytelling.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
Their romance is just like a movie.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 浪漫, which means romantic. 羅漫史 is a noun referring to the relationship or story itself, whereas 浪漫 describes the quality of an atmosphere or action.
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