jiu3 hou2要好
Jyutpingjiu3 hou2
Yaleyiu hóu
Definition
On very good terms; close and friendly.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the intimacy and depth of a friendship rather than just being acquaintances. It often implies a long-standing bond or a high level of mutual trust, making it a warmer term than simply saying someone is a friend.
Examples
The two of them were very close when they were little.
Related words
Common phrases
have a close relationship
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a romantic relationship, as it specifically denotes platonic closeness between friends or family members.
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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.
