Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

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电

diàn

to mesmerize

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释义

动词

指对他人抛媚眼传情。

DEFINITION

Verb

To make eyes at someone to indicate affection.

由来
  • 人们一般以 “来电” 比喻看见异性时产生好感、互相吸引而抛媚眼则比喻为 “放电”。
  • 放电也可也简称为 “电”。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The term “来电” is generally used to refer to the mutual attraction and good feelings to someone of the opposite sex, while the term “放电” is used to describe the act of making eyes at someone.
  • “放电” is also abbreviated as “电” in Mandarin.

 

例句
李准基来新心情大好 不断对镜头“放电”（《联合早报》，4/3/2017）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Lee Joon-gi was in high spirits when he arrived in Singapore and continuously “mesmerised” the viewers in front of the camera (Lianhe Zaobao, 4/3/2017)
参考资料
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