hap6 ji3合意
Jyutpinghap6 ji3
Yalehahp yi
Definition
To suit; to satisfy someone's requirements or wishes.
colloquialdescriptionsshopping
How it's used
Expresses personal satisfaction or alignment with one's preferences, often used when shopping or selecting options. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the ubiquitous phrase 啱心水. While 啱心水 is purely colloquial and implies something perfectly matches your taste, 合意 feels more like a standard assessment of whether something meets your criteria.
Examples
I've searched for a long time but haven't found a suitable gift.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 滿意, which means to be satisfied with something that has already been provided or experienced. 合意 is typically used during the selection process before a final decision is made.
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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.
