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Definition
To get married shortly after meeting each other; to enter a flash marriage.
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How it's used
This term borrows the character 閃 from the concept of lightning to emphasize the extreme speed and suddenness of the decision. It is frequently used in gossip or casual conversation to express surprise or skepticism regarding the longevity of such a relationship. Unlike formal descriptions of marriage, it carries a slightly judgmental or sensationalist undertone.
Examples
They got married after knowing each other for only two months; they are really bold.
Do you have any friends around you who have tried a flash marriage?
Related words
Common phrases
a flash marriage followed by a quick divorce
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 閃電, which refers to actual lightning. While 閃婚 implies a quick decision, it does not necessarily imply that the marriage will fail, despite the common cultural assumption that it might.
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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.
