wu4 mei6狐媚
Jyutpingwu4 mei6
Yalewùh meih
Definition
To bewitch, seduce, or charm someone using feminine wiles.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation, typically used to describe a woman who uses her charm or appearance to manipulate or seduce men. It is often associated with the trope of a femme fatale or a homewrecker. Unlike general words for attraction, this implies a sense of deceit or malicious intent.
Examples
She is always bewitching men, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe genuine romantic attraction or healthy flirting, as it specifically implies a manipulative or predatory nature.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
