daap3 sin3搭線搭线
Jyutpingdaap3 sin3
Yaledaap sin
Definition
To connect a wire or phone line, or to establish a connection or contact between people.
- to connect a wire, cable, or telephone line
- to get in touch with someone; to act as a go-between
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of connecting phone lines or electrical circuits, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe introducing two people to each other for professional or personal reasons. It implies acting as a bridge or middleman to facilitate a relationship. It is a very common way to describe networking in a social or business context.
Examples
Could you help me connect with that manager to have a chat?
How did those two get connected and meet each other?
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 駁線, which is almost exclusively used for physical connections like cables or wires. While 搭線 can be used for physical connections, it is the preferred term when talking about human connections or networking.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
