sik1 jau5色誘色诱
Jyutpingsik1 jau5
Yalesīk yáuh
Definition
To seduce using one's physical charms or beauty.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term carries a strong connotation of manipulation and is almost exclusively used in contexts involving schemes or ulterior motives. It is rarely used to describe genuine romantic attraction, as it implies a calculated attempt to gain an advantage through physical appeal. The word is frequently encountered in crime dramas, gossip, or when describing someone acting in a predatory or deceitful manner.
Examples
She always wants to seduce the boss.
Do you think seducing me will work?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe normal romantic flirting or courtship, as it sounds aggressive and implies a lack of sincerity. It is not a neutral term for attraction.
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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.
