min6 soeng1面商
Jyutpingmin6 soeng1
Yalemihn sēung
Definition
To discuss or negotiate face-to-face with someone.
colloquialworkcommunication
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of meeting in person to settle a matter, often implying a formal or serious negotiation. While it sounds professional, it is frequently used in business or high-stakes personal contexts to avoid the ambiguity of texting or phone calls. It carries a sense of urgency or gravity that a casual meeting does not.
Examples
Let's find a day to meet up and discuss it face to face.
This matter is quite complicated, it would be better to discuss it in person.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual hangouts or social chats, as it sounds overly formal and business-oriented. It is not a general term for meeting someone.
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Grammar guides
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