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Definition
Compensated dating; dating an adult for money, which may or may not involve sex.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
This term originated from Japanese media and carries a strong negative social stigma in Hong Kong. It is almost exclusively used in news reports or serious discussions regarding youth protection and social welfare. Using it in casual conversation can sound very blunt or judgmental.
Examples
She is always doing compensated dating with strangers, it's very dangerous.
Do you know how many social problems lie behind compensated dating?
Related words
Common phrases
teen girl involved in compensated dating
the phenomenon of compensated dating
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to standard dating or casual hookups. It specifically implies a transactional relationship where money is exchanged for the company of a minor or young person.
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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.
