kau4 gin3求見求见
Jyutpingkau4 gin3
Yalekàuh gin
Definition
To ask for an interview; to request a meeting with someone.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a sense of hierarchy or distance between the speaker and the person being requested. It is rarely used in casual daily life, as it implies a structured or official request for someone's time. In most informal settings, people prefer using simple phrases like 見下 or 約見.
Examples
He really wants to request an audience with that big shot.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual contexts where it sounds overly stiff or archaic. It is not a general term for meeting someone, but specifically for seeking an audience with a superior or a busy professional.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
