暧昧关系 (ài mèi guān jì) — an ambiguous romantic relationship; an affair (often extramarital)
Definition
A euphemistic phrase for a romantic relationship that is not officially acknowledged — often implying infidelity or emotional cheating between two people, at least one of whom is married.
noun
an ambiguous romantic relationshipan affair (often extramarital)
Examples
- 暧昧关系。Tā hé tā tóng shì zhī jiān yǒu yì zhǒng ài mèi guān jì.He has an ambiguous relationship with his colleague.
- 暧昧关系。Tā huái yí zhàng fu yǒu ài mèi guān jì.She suspects her husband is having an affair.
- 暧昧关系。Zhè zhǒng ài mèi guān jì zuì zhōng dǎo zhì le tā men de lí hūn.This ambiguous relationship eventually led to their divorce.
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