san1 fun1新歡新欢
Jyutpingsan1 fun1
Yalesān fūn
Definition
A new lover, typically one met after a breakup.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Implies a sense of replacement or moving on, often carrying a slightly judgmental or gossipy tone. It is almost exclusively used in the context of romantic relationships, highlighting the transition from a previous partner to a current one. The term is frequently paired with the concept of abandonment or the end of a previous commitment.
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go3個goExamples
After breaking up with their old flame, they soon had a new lover.
Related words
Common phrases
to find a new lover
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a new friend or a new hobby, as it specifically refers to romantic partners. It is not a neutral term for a new acquaintance.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
