dau1 daap3兜搭

Jyutpingdau1 daap3

Yaledāu daap

動詞

Definition

To strike up a conversation with someone, often with the intention of soliciting business or enticing them away.

colloquialpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Implies a calculated or intrusive approach rather than a friendly chat. It often carries a negative connotation, suggesting the speaker has an ulterior motive like solicitation, scamming, or unwanted flirting. Use it when describing someone who initiates contact with a specific, often selfish, goal in mind.

Examples

go2嗰go3個jan4人haang4行maai4埋lai4嚟dau1兜daap3搭，hou2好ci5似soeng2想teoi1推siu1銷je5嘢gam3咁。

That person walked over to strike up a conversation, it seems like they want to sell something.

nei5你m4唔hou2好ceoi4隨bin2便tung4同mak6陌sang1生jan4人dau1兜daap3搭aa4呀，hou2好ngai4危him2險㗎。

Don't just start chatting with strangers, it's very dangerous.

Common phrases

soeng5上cin4前dau1兜daap3搭

to approach and strike up a conversation

dau1兜daap3搭saang1生ji3意

to solicit business

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe friendly, casual chatting between acquaintances, as it implies an unwanted or suspicious intrusion. For neutral or positive social interaction, use 搭訕 instead.