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Definition
Mistress; a female lover keeping a secret relationship.
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How it's used
This term is a loanword from Northern Mandarin and is rarely used in authentic Hong Kong Cantonese. Locals typically prefer using terms like 二奶 or 情婦 to describe a mistress. Using this term may sound like you are quoting a mainland drama or speaking in a non-native, literary style.
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They have a mistress-lover relationship.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a native Cantonese term, but it sounds distinctly foreign in a Hong Kong context. It is better to stick to local vocabulary to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
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