dang1 deoi3登對登对
Jyutpingdang1 deoi3
Yaledāng deui
Definition
Well-matched and suitable for each other as a couple.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used to describe romantic couples who look good together or share a similar social standing. It carries a slightly traditional or formal nuance compared to the more common slang 夾, which can apply to friends or colleagues as well. When you use this word, you are often commenting on the visual harmony or the perceived social compatibility of the pair.
Examples
The two of them are really well-matched.
Do you think they are well-matched or not?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe friends or coworkers who work well together, as it specifically implies a romantic or marital context. Use 夾 instead for general compatibility.
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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.
