sim2閃闪
Jyutpingsim2
Yalesím
Definition
Glittery, flashing, or shining brightly; also used figuratively to describe a visibly sweet romantic relationship.
- glittery; flashing; blinking; shining brightly
- slangdescribing a romantic relationship so sweet and happy that it dazzles others
colloquialdescriptionsslang
How it's used
Beyond describing physical objects that sparkle or reflect light, this word is widely used in the slang phrase 放閃 to describe couples who display their affection publicly. It captures the feeling of being blinded by someone else's happiness. When used for objects, it implies a high level of brightness or reflective quality that catches the eye immediately.
Examples
They are always showing off their relationship, I am so envious.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 閃 meaning to dodge or leave quickly. Context is essential to distinguish between the adjective for glittery things and the action of moving away suddenly.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
