naam4 jan4 heoi3 jam2 tong1男人去飲湯男人去饮汤
Jyutpingnaam4 jan4 heoi3 jam2 tong1
Yalenàahm yàhn heui yám tōng
Definition
To visit one's mistress; to cheat on one's partner.
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How it's used
This expression uses the metaphor of drinking soup to describe a man visiting his mistress. It carries a strong sense of secrecy and is used primarily in gossip or when criticizing unfaithful behavior. Because it is a euphemism, it is often said with a sarcastic or judgmental tone.
Related words
Common phrases
going to visit the mistress again
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase literally when referring to going out for a meal of soup, as it will cause significant confusion or unintended offense. It is strictly a slang term for infidelity.
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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.
