min6 gaau1面交
Jyutpingmin6 gaau1
Yalemihn gāau
Definition
To deliver or trade in person.
colloquialshoppingdaily actions
How it's used
Originating from the rise of online marketplace platforms, this term is now the standard way to describe a face to face transaction. It is almost exclusively used in the context of buying and selling second hand items online. When arranging a meeting, it is common to specify the location followed by the term, such as 旺角面交.
Examples
Shall we meet at the MTR station for the exchange?
Related words
Common phrases
meet at an MTR station for exchange
only accept in person exchange
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 面對面, which refers to a general face to face conversation or meeting. 面交 is strictly reserved for the physical exchange of goods and money.
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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.
