lok3絡络
Jyutpinglok3
Yalelok
Definition
To connect or to contact.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or compound words like 聯絡 or 網絡, rather than as a standalone verb in daily speech. When referring to the act of getting in touch with someone, the full compound 聯絡 is the standard choice.
Examples
We need to keep in touch.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone verb to mean 'to call' or 'to text', as it sounds unnatural and overly formal in casual conversation.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
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