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Yalepīng
Definition
To cohabit or have an illicit affair; to be a lover or mistress.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative and moralistic connotation, often implying an illicit or secret affair. It is rarely used as a verb in modern speech, appearing almost exclusively in the noun form 姘頭 to describe the person involved in the affair. Using this term is considered quite blunt and judgmental, so it is best avoided in polite or formal conversation.
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go3個goExamples
I heard he has a mistress on the side.
Related words
Common phrases
mistress or lover
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for boyfriend or girlfriend like 男朋友 or 女朋友, as 姘頭 specifically implies an extramarital or illicit relationship.
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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.
