fu6 wui6赴會赴会
Jyutpingfu6 wui6
Yalefuh wuih
Definition
To attend a meeting, gathering, banquet, or appointment.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to standard verbs like 去 or 出席. It is often used in contexts involving social gatherings, banquets, or formal appointments rather than routine office meetings. The term implies a sense of purpose or obligation in showing up to a scheduled event.
Examples
He has to attend a meeting tonight, so he cannot accompany you.
Related words
Common phrases
to go to a meeting or confrontation alone
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday settings like meeting a friend for a quick coffee, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. It is better suited for planned events or significant social engagements.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
