粵

起hei2痰taam4

hei2 taam4qǐ tán

English

  1. to lust after someone
  2. to have phlegmy in one's throat
  3. to be sexually attracted to someone; (lit.) to raise phlegm

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 喉嚨裏面有痰
  2. 俾人嘅外表、行為吸引

Examples

  • 佢見到靚女就起晒痰。

    He is easily captivated by beautiful girls.

  • 我喉嚨起痰,而家唱唔到歌。

    I have phlegmy in my throat, I can't sing now. ----

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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