daap3 soeng6 daap3搭上搭
Jyutpingdaap3 soeng6 daap3
Yaledaap seuhng daap
Definition
To do something through a chain of connections or intermediaries, where a task is passed on to someone else.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Refers to a chain of personal connections used to achieve a goal, often implying that the favor is passed along from one acquaintance to another. It carries a sense of indirectness, highlighting that the speaker does not know the final person directly but relies on a middleman. This is frequently used in contexts involving job hunting, getting hard-to-find tickets, or securing special services.
Examples
I had to go through several layers of connections to find someone to help with this.
Related words
Common phrases
to find someone through a chain of connections
to buy tickets through a chain of connections
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a connection, as it specifically emphasizes the multi-layered, referral-based nature of the process. It is not used for direct favors.
Grammar color guide
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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.
