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放飛機

fong3 fei1 gei1

[1] launch a paper aeroplane
[2] fail to keep an appointment; stand sb up
(Original term probably alludes to a missed flight at the airport.)

CAUTION: Do not confuse with another term 打飛機. Potentially adverse outcome.

This word can only be used in Spoken Cantonese or informal Cantonese writing. 粵

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 12,000

放飛機 / 放飞机

放 fong3 fong2 fang4 fang1 fang3 - let go; release; free; liberate
飛 fei1 fei1 - fly; move swiftly; (粵) cut; (粵) fare
機 gei1 ji1 - machine

This word was added by tym on 14th Jul 2004 and last edited on 16th Jun 2008

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