can1 cit3親切亲切
Jyutpingcan1 cit3
Yalechān chit
Definition
Friendly, cordial, warm, or close in manner.
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How it's used
Describes a warm and approachable manner that makes others feel comfortable and welcome. It is often used to praise someone's attitude or smile, implying a lack of distance or pretension. Unlike formal or cold interactions, this word highlights a genuine, human connection.
Examples
They are very cordial to people, everyone likes them.
Remember to be cordial when you meet the new colleague.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical closeness or intimacy between partners, as it focuses on personality and social demeanor rather than romantic proximity.
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
