oi3 fu2愛撫爱抚
Jyutpingoi3 fu2
Yaleoi fú
Definition
To caress or fondle; to touch someone's body or sexual organs as a form of foreplay.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or literary tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It is more commonly encountered in written descriptions, novels, or clinical contexts rather than in direct conversation between friends. When speaking colloquially about such physical intimacy, people typically use more direct or descriptive verbs like 摸.
Examples
They are caressing each other in the room.
Related words
Common phrases
caress each other
Common mistake
Using this word in a casual setting can sound overly dramatic or clinical, making the speaker sound like they are reading from a book. Stick to simpler verbs for daily life.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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