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Jyutpingneoi5 jan4 tong1 jyun2
Yalenéuih yàhn tōng yún
Definition
A man who is highly attractive to women and has many female admirers.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly playful or mocking tone, implying the man is sweet and sticky like a tangyuan, making it hard for women to resist him. It is almost exclusively applied to men who are perceived as flirtatious or naturally magnetic to the opposite sex. Unlike more neutral terms for a popular person, this specifically highlights the gender dynamic of attracting female attention.
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He is such a ladies' man, always surrounded by many girls.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a ladies' man
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal food, as it is a slang metaphor for a person. It is not used to describe women who attract many men, for which other slang terms exist.
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Grammar guides
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