sing4 gei1 bok3 mung2乘機搏懵乘机搏懵
Jyutpingsing4 gei1 bok3 mung2
Yalesìhng gēi bok múng
Definition
To take advantage of a situation to sexually harass someone, or to gain an unfair advantage.
- slangto take advantage of a situation to sexually harass someone
- slangto seize an opportunity to gain an unfair advantage or benefit
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This phrase specifically describes opportunistic physical harassment, often in crowded public spaces like trains or buses. It implies a calculated, predatory intent rather than an accidental touch. The term carries a strong negative moral judgment and is used to call out inappropriate behavior immediately.
Examples
He took advantage of the crowded subway to grope someone and got caught.
Don't try to take advantage of the situation to get physical, we are just friends.
Related words
Common phrases
to take advantage of a situation to grope
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe general opportunism like getting a discount or a promotion. It is strictly reserved for unwanted physical contact or sexual harassment.
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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.
