fu6 joek3赴約赴约

Jyutpingfu6 joek3

Yalefuh yeuk

動詞

Definition

To keep an appointment or go to a meeting as planned.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday expressions like 見面 or 出去玩. It is most commonly used when referring to a specific, pre-arranged meeting, often of a social or professional nature. You will rarely hear it in casual, spontaneous conversation between close friends.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今maan5晚jiu3要ceot1出heoi3去fu6赴joek3約，m4唔dak1得haan4閒sik6食faan6飯。

He has to go out for an appointment tonight, so he can't eat dinner.

nei5你gei2幾dim2點jiu3要gon2趕heoi3去fu6赴joek3約aa4呀？

What time do you need to rush off to your appointment?

Common phrases

zeon2準si4時fu6赴joek3約

to keep an appointment punctually

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for meeting someone, but it specifically implies fulfilling a prior agreement or invitation. Using it for a casual, unplanned encounter sounds unnatural and overly stiff.