soeng1 fung4 han6 maan5相逢恨晚

Jyutpingsoeng1 fung4 han6 maan5

Yalesēung fùhng hahn máahn

語句

Definition

To regret meeting or getting to know each other so late in life, as two people hit it off immediately.

neutralpeopleemotion

How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of emotional resonance and instant connection between two people. It is often used to express a deep appreciation for a new friendship that feels like it should have started years ago. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into casual conversation when describing a newfound soulmate or a very compatible colleague.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋zan1真hai6係soeng1相fung4逢han6恨maan5晚，zou2早di1啲sik1識zau6就hou2好laa3喇。

We really met too late, it would have been great if we knew each other earlier.

nei5你tung4同keoi5佢gam3咁tau4投kai3契，hai6係mai6咪jau5有zung2種soeng1相fung4逢han6恨maan5晚ge3嘅gam2感gok3覺？

You and him get along so well, do you feel like you met too late?

Common phrases

jau5有jat1一zung2種soeng1相fung4逢han6恨maan5晚ge3嘅gam2感gok3覺

to have a feeling of meeting too late

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe meeting someone you dislike or simply finding a product late. It is strictly reserved for positive, meaningful interpersonal relationships where the regret stems from the missed time spent together.