僚机
liáojī
Meaning: Translated from the the English word "wingman," this term literally refers to a pilot in a plane that flies just outside and behind the right wing of the leading aircraft in a flight formation, in order to provide protective support. Urban Dictionary also says that the term can refer to a guy you bring along with you on singles outings (like to bars) that helps you out with the women. This meaning is made known to Chinese users after it was repeatedly mentioned by a character in the Season 4 of popular Chinese romcom series "iPartment." However, Chinese young people sometimes also use "僚机" (wingwoman) on female friends who help a guy pursue other women.
Example
A: 今天下班一起去酒吧好吗?
Jīntiān xiàbān yīqǐ qù jǐubā hǎo ma?
How about going to the pub after work today?
B: 我可没那么快收工啊。
Wǒ kě méi nàme kuài shōugōng a。
But I won't be wrapping up early.
A: 没有你当僚机,我一个人把妹有难度。
Méiyǒu nǐ dāng liáojī, wǒ yīgèrén bǎmèi yǒu nándù。
Without you as a wingman, I often find it hard to chat up hot chicks.
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