de1 gei2 geoi3嗲幾句嗲几句
Jyutpingde1 gei2 geoi3
Yaledē géi geui
Definition
To chat a bit, to have a brief talk, or to exchange a few words.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Implies a casual, friendly, or sometimes flirtatious tone. It suggests a brief and informal interaction rather than a formal discussion or a long conversation. It is often used when someone wants to soften the nature of a request or an encounter by making it sound lighthearted.
Examples
Do you have time to have a quick chat with him?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a quick chat with someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嗲, which as a verb can mean to act coquettishly or to sweet-talk someone to get one's way. While 嗲幾句 involves talking, the focus is on the brevity of the chat rather than the manipulative or flirtatious intent of the base verb.
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Grammar guides
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