jan4 zai3 gwaan1 hai6人際關係人际关系
Jyutpingjan4 zai3 gwaan1 hai6
Yaleyàhn jai gwāan haih
Definition
Interpersonal relationships; the connections and relations between people.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the social dynamics and connections between individuals rather than just formal associations. It is a standard term used in both professional and casual discussions about social life. While it sounds slightly formal, it is the most common way to describe the quality of one's social network.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
He is very good at managing interpersonal relationships, everyone likes him.
Do you think interpersonal relationships are important in the workplace?
Related words
Common phrases
manage interpersonal relationships
poor interpersonal relationships
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a romantic relationship, as it specifically refers to general social or professional interactions. For romantic connections, use 感情 or 拍拖 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
