sau6 kau1受溝受沟
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Definition
To accept someone's romantic pursuit or advances.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the receptiveness of a person to romantic interest rather than the act of pursuing itself. It is almost exclusively used in reference to women being pursued by men in casual social settings. The term carries a slightly playful or gossipy tone when discussing potential dating prospects among friends.
Examples
She seems open to your advances, why don't you try asking her out?
Do you think she would accept his romantic pursuit?
Related words
Common phrases
whether or not one is open to advances
very open to being pursued
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 溝通, which means to communicate. While both share the character 溝, the former is strictly about romantic pursuit in this context.
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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.
