soeng1 soeng1相商

Jyutpingsoeng1 soeng1

Yalesēung sēung

Definition

To consult with, talk over, or discuss.

neutralcommunicationwork

How it's used

Carries a formal or slightly literary tone compared to the everyday term 商量. It is often used in business or official contexts where a degree of seriousness or mutual respect is implied. While it functions as a verb, it is less common in casual, everyday speech between close friends.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事ngo5我soeng2想tung4同nei5你soeng1相soeng1商jat1一haa5下。

I want to consult with you about this matter.

nei5你dei6哋soeng1相soeng1商hou2好mei6未aa4呀？

Have you guys finished discussing it yet?

Common phrases

soeng1相soeng1商deoi3對caak3策

discuss a strategy

soeng1相soeng1商sai3細zit3節

discuss the details

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 商量, which is the standard, neutral way to say discuss. Using 相商 in a very casual setting can sound overly stiff or pretentious.