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Yaletūng gāan
Definition
To commit adultery; for a married person to have voluntary sexual intercourse with someone other than their spouse.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong legal or moral weight, making it unsuitable for casual gossip or lighthearted conversation. It is primarily used in legal contexts, news reports, or serious discussions regarding marital fidelity. In everyday speech, people are much more likely to use descriptive phrases like 搞婚外情 or 偷食 to describe the same situation.
Examples
I never expected that the two of them would commit adultery.
Committing adultery is considered an immoral act in many places.
Related words
Common phrases
crime of adultery
Common mistake
Do not use this word in casual settings as it sounds overly clinical and judgmental. It is not a verb used to describe a simple affair in a friendly chat.
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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.
