tau1 cing4偷情
Jyutpingtau1 cing4
Yaletāu chìhng
Definition
To have an affair, carry on a clandestine love affair, or cheat on one's partner.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of being unfaithful in a romantic relationship, carrying a strong sense of moral disapproval or scandal. It is almost exclusively used to describe someone who is already in a committed partnership, such as a marriage or long term relationship, and is acting in secret.
Examples
They are actually cheating on their wives behind their backs.
Do you know when they started having an affair?
Related words
Common phrases
to be caught cheating
to have a long term affair
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual dating or simply 'hanging out' with someone you like, as it implies a betrayal of trust and a hidden, illicit nature.
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