deoi3 waa6對話对话
Jyutpingdeoi3 waa6
Yaledeui wah
Definition
Dialogue, conversation, or talks between individuals or groups.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal or structured exchange of views, often implying a serious or meaningful discussion. While it can describe casual chatting, it is more commonly reserved for professional, political, or academic contexts where two parties are trying to reach an understanding. Use 傾偈 for everyday social interactions to avoid sounding overly stiff or academic.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
The two of them are having a conversation right now.
Related words
Common phrases
to initiate a dialogue
to conduct a conversation
Common mistake
Do not use this word for casual small talk or gossip, as it carries a weight of formality that makes it sound unnatural in relaxed settings. Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct translation for any kind of talking, but it implies a more deliberate or significant interaction.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
