ap1洽
Jyutpingap1
Yaleāp
Definition
Harmonious; friendly; in good relations.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used as a bound morpheme in the compound 融洽. It functions as a formal descriptor for the quality of a relationship or atmosphere, often appearing in written contexts or more formal speech. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone verb or adjective in daily conversation.
Examples
The two of them usually get along very well.
How can you two get along better?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this word as a standalone verb to mean 'to get along' in casual speech. Native speakers will use the phrase 相處得好 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
