joek3 gin3約見约见
Jyutpingjoek3 gin3
Yaleyeuk gin
Definition
To arrange a meeting in advance; to make an appointment to meet someone.
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How it's used
Focuses on formal or professional contexts, such as meeting a doctor, a lawyer, or a superior. It implies a structured arrangement rather than a casual hang out with friends. Use 約 or 見面 for informal social plans instead.
Examples
I want to make an appointment to see the manager, do you know when they are free?
Have you met with the client you made an appointment with today?
Related words
Common phrases
to make an appointment with a doctor
to meet with a client
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual social meetings with friends, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. For casual plans, simply use 約 or 約出嚟.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
