mat6 jau5密友
Jyutpingmat6 jau5
Yalemaht yáuh
Definition
Close friend; an intimate friend.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the depth of the relationship rather than just social acquaintance. It implies a level of trust and shared history that distinguishes the person from a casual friend or colleague. While it can be used for any gender, it often carries a slightly more intimate or sentimental nuance than the standard friend.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
She is a close friend I have known since childhood.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe casual acquaintances or colleagues, as it implies a level of emotional closeness that might sound overly dramatic or inaccurate in those contexts.
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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.
