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Definition
To flirt, show coquetry, or behave in a flirtatious manner.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Describes a playful or suggestive interaction between two people, often implying a romantic interest that may or may not be serious. It captures the specific dynamic of teasing or showing off to attract someone's attention. The term is informal and often used when gossiping about colleagues or friends.
Examples
The two of them are always flirting, they look like they are dating.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拍拖, which specifically means to be in a committed dating relationship. 生耦 refers to the act of flirting or the process of trying to initiate that connection, rather than the state of being a couple.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
