taam1 lyun2貪戀贪恋

Jyutpingtaam1 lyun2
Yaletāam lyún

Definition

To cling to, be reluctant to give up, or have an obsessive fondness for something.

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ting4 zai6 bat1 cin4
停滯不前停滞不前
Stagnant; at a standstill; to make no progress and remain stuck at a certain stage or situation.
tau4 tiu4
頭條头条
A headline story; the leading, most important news item given prominent coverage.
taam4 faa1 jat1 jin6
曇花一現昙花一现
To last only for a brief moment; to flash in the pan.
tim4 tau2
甜頭甜头
Benefit, reward, or inducement.
tou4 bei6 jin6 sat6
逃避現實逃避现实
Escapism; to escape from reality.
toi1 pun4
胎盤胎盘
Placenta; the organ in the uterus that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
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