soeng1 joek3相約相约
Jyutpingsoeng1 joek3
Yalesēung yeuk
Definition
To agree to meet; to make an appointment or arrangement with each other.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the mutual agreement between two or more parties rather than a formal business booking. It carries a sense of shared planning and anticipation, often used for social outings or leisure activities. Unlike the more formal 約定, this term emphasizes the act of coming to a consensus together.
Examples
We have made an appointment to go for dim sum this afternoon.
Who did you make plans with to go see a movie?
Related words
Common phrases
to arrange to meet up
to arrange to travel together
Common mistake
Avoid using this for formal or one-sided appointments like a doctor visit or a business meeting, where 約 or 預約 is more appropriate. It is strictly for social, mutual arrangements between friends or acquaintances.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
