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Definition
To communicate; to convey a message or information.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or professional contexts, such as corporate settings or technical fields. It focuses on the act of conveying specific information or messages rather than general social interaction. For casual daily conversation, people typically prefer using 溝通.
Examples
The corporate communications department will handle these complaints.
How do you communicate with them?
Related words
Common phrases
corporate communication
communications department
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct synonym for general social interaction or chatting. It carries a sense of formal information transfer, making it sound overly stiff or mechanical in casual personal relationships.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
