co1 soeng1磋商
Jyutpingco1 soeng1
Yalechō sēung
Definition
To discuss and study something in detail; to negotiate.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal tone, often appearing in business, political, or diplomatic contexts. It implies a structured process of reaching an agreement rather than a casual chat. Use it when you want to sound professional or describe high-level planning.
Examples
Both sides are still negotiating the details of the cooperation.
Have you finished your discussion yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings with friends or family, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. For everyday discussions, use 傾偈 or 傾計 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.
