daa2 gaau1 dou6打交道

Jyutpingdaa2 gaau1 dou6

Yaledá gāau douh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To come into contact with; to have dealings or build a relationship with someone or an organization.

colloquialpeoplework

How it's used

Focuses on the process of interacting or maintaining a relationship with someone over a period of time, rather than a single brief encounter. It often implies a professional or social necessity, suggesting that the interaction is part of a routine or a specific task. The phrase carries a nuance of navigating the complexities of a relationship, especially when dealing with difficult people or unfamiliar environments.

Examples

ngo5我fan2份gung1工seng4成jat6日dou1都jiu3要tung4同m4唔tung4同ge3嘅haak3客daa2打gaau1交dou6道。

My job requires me to deal with different clients all the time.

nei5你tung4同ni1呢go3個jan4人daa2打gaau1交dou6道go2嗰zan6陣jiu3要siu2小sam1心di1啲aa4呀。

You should be careful when you have dealings with this person.

Common phrases

tung4同jan4人daa2打gaau1交dou6道

to deal with people

m4唔sik1識daa2打gaau1交dou6道

not good at social interaction

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for simply meeting someone, but it specifically implies ongoing interaction or business-like dealings. It is not used for casual social meetings or hanging out with friends.