haau2 hap6 dik1巧合的

Jyutpinghaau2 hap6 dik1

Yaleháau hahp dīk

Definition

Coincidental or coincidental in nature.

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How it's used

While 巧合 is used in both written and spoken Cantonese, it is often used as a noun or a verb rather than an adjective. In casual speech, people frequently use the phrase 咁啱嚟形容 coincidental situations. Using the full form 巧合的 is relatively formal and sounds more like written Chinese.

Common phrases

seon4純suk6屬haau2巧hap6合

purely a coincidence

Common mistake

Learners often add 的 to every adjective, but in Cantonese, 巧合 is most naturally used as a noun or a verb phrase. Saying 巧合的 sounds overly formal or stiff in everyday conversation.