gaau1 pang4 git3 jau2交朋結友交朋结友
Jyutpinggaau1 pang4 git3 jau2
Yalegāau pàhng git yáu
Definition
To make friends; to socialize and build friendships.
neutralpeople
How it's used
This is a formal, four-character idiom that sounds slightly literary or old-fashioned in casual speech. While it carries the meaning of making friends, it is often used in contexts discussing social skills or the importance of building a network rather than just meeting a new person for coffee. Most locals prefer using the simpler verb phrase 識朋友 in everyday conversation.
Examples
He loves making friends and is always asking people to go out.
Related words
Common phrases
likes to make friends
Common mistake
Avoid using this in very casual settings, as it can sound like you are reading from a textbook or giving a formal speech. For daily life, stick to 識朋友 or 結識新朋友.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
