doi6 jan4 zip3 mat6待人接物

Jyutpingdoi6 jan4 zip3 mat6

Yaledoih yàhn jip maht

動詞Rare

Definition

To get along with others, interact with people, or conduct oneself in society.

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How it's used

This phrase is a formal idiom that describes one's overall social conduct and attitude towards others. Despite its literary origin, it is frequently used in professional or serious conversations to evaluate someone's character or soft skills. It carries a slightly evaluative tone, often used when discussing whether someone is suitable for a customer facing role or a leadership position.

Examples

keoi5佢doi6待jan4人zip3接mat6物hou2好jau5有lai5禮maau6貌，daai6大gaa1家dou1都zung1鍾ji3意keoi5佢。

He is very polite when dealing with others, so everyone likes him.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢doi6待jan4人zip3接mat6物fong1方min6面dim2點joeng2樣aa4呀？

How do you find the way he interacts with people?

Common phrases

doi6待jan4人zip3接mat6物caa1差

poor interpersonal skills

doi6待jan4人zip3接mat6物hou2好

good interpersonal skills

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple verb like 傾偈 or 相處, but it is a compound idiom that specifically refers to the manner and style of one's social interaction rather than the act of talking itself.