zuk1 gaan1 zoi6 cong4捉姦在床捉奸在床
Jyutpingzuk1 gaan1 zoi6 cong4
Yalejūk gāan joih chòhng
Definition
To catch a spouse or partner in the act of committing adultery in bed.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of dramatic confrontation and public exposure. It is frequently used in gossip or when describing intense scenes in television dramas. While it describes a serious situation, the phrasing itself is often used with a tone of shock or cynical amusement.
Examples
They were caught in the act of having an affair, it is so awkward.
Related words
Common phrases
to catch someone in the act on the spot
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe catching someone doing something minor or innocent. It is exclusively reserved for infidelity and implies a high level of emotional intensity and betrayal.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
