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judyhao8434
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重色轻友怎摸翻译啊.

pls help me to translate the word. thank u very much.

2007-11-7 01:17 PM

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查到两种译法

gals before pals

或

dates before mates

2007-11-20 07:00 PM

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another

hoes before bros

It's a derogatory slang, should not be used on many occasions.
Just let you know.

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2007-11-20 07:25 PM

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OK what the hell are we talking about here?

2007-11-20 11:30 PM

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QUOTE:

Originally posted by hly_123 at 2007-11-20 19:25
hoes before bros

It's a derogatory slang, should not be used on many occasions.
Just let you know.

what is a hoe
can you explain where this meaning comes from?

2007-11-20 11:44 PM

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Reply #4 scarylaowei's post

hi, laowei, the Chinese expression to be translated is (word-by-word):

重色轻友 - preference for love rather than friend

often a negative expression to condemn (perhaps less serious) somebody who chooses to leave friendship behind due to some sex-relevant attractiveness. For example, Boy A goes to help a beauty who asks for help when A and B are working or playing a game. Then Boy B could sigh: 'what a 重色轻友 A!'

Is there a word (or a couple of words) suitable here?

2007-11-22 05:52 PM

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stanley2008 (Stanley)
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maybe, "dates before mates" is feasible.

But, I think, there must be just the one that is most suitable. Not this.

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2007-11-22 07:32 PM

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QUOTE:

Originally posted by copchen at 2007-11-20 19:00
gals before pals

或

dates before mates

Nice try!

brief phrase with rhythms!

2007-11-22 11:55 PM

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Reply #6 yry111's post

thanks for the clarification, since I don't read Chinese it's difficult to contribute at times.

OK if not by his preference then he's whipped (or pussy whipped) for rushing to obey his gf and ditch his buddies.
That's easy.

hmmm maybe macking covers it when it's voluntary. Kind of general.

2007-11-23 12:08 AM

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Though essentially a male's language, the phrase 重色轻友 is by itself gender or sex-neutral and may be used by either male or female persons without losing its core meaning, of which a possible expression is "a preference for the opposite sex."

2007-11-23 12:40 AM

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Reply #10 eveningstar's post

OK now we're talking about something different than what I thought yry111 said in #6?

Not about choosing whether to hang out with your mates or your gf (switch gender of that if you want), we're talking about whether you prefer opposite sex friends vice same sex friends.... right?

In that case, macking is definitely not appropriate nor is hoes before bros.

2007-11-23 02:15 AM

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QUOTE:

Originally posted by scarylaowei at 2007-11-22 02:15 PM
Not about choosing whether to hang out with your mates or your gf (switch gender of that if you want), we're ...

The Chinese expression being discussed means valuing beauty (especially the sensual part of it) more than (or at the expense of) your regular friends.

2007-11-23 02:24 AM

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In another word...

Sexy appeal prevails over friendship.

2007-11-23 02:37 AM

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Reply #12 jl2315's post

so not judging a book by it's cover but actually ditching your mates for the company of a beautiful person...

2007-11-23 04:58 AM

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Easy does it

From a girl: Choosing me over him

From a boy: Choosing her over me.

2007-11-23 06:56 AM

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看电影啦~!

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以下为中文（国语配音）

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