nik1嫟
Jyutpingnik1
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Definition
An affectionate or intimate term of address for someone dear to you.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of being overly intimate, affectionate, or physically clingy, often to the point of being annoying or excessive. It is frequently used to describe couples who are inseparable or people who are overly attached to a parent or partner. While it implies closeness, it often carries a slightly negative connotation of being too dependent or lacking boundaries.
Examples
Those two are always very affectionate with each other.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 黐身, which specifically refers to the physical act of being clingy or needy. While they overlap, 嫟 focuses more on the emotional or behavioral display of excessive intimacy.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
