soeng1 cyu2相處相处

Jyutpingsoeng1 cyu2

Yalesēung chyú

Common

Definition

To get along with one another, or to interact with others.

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the ongoing process of interacting and living or working alongside someone over time. It often requires a complement like 得 or 唔得 to describe the quality of the relationship. Using it without a complement can sound incomplete or overly formal.

Examples

ngo5我tung4同keoi5佢soeng1相cyu3處dak1得hou2好hoi1開sam1心。

I get along with him very happily.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得tung4同san1新tung4同si6事soeng1相cyu3處naan4難m4唔naan4難aa4呀？

Do you find it difficult to get along with new colleagues?

Common phrases

soeng1相cyu3處jung4融hap1洽

to get along harmoniously

soeng1相cyu3處m4唔lai4嚟

cannot get along

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 認識, which means to get to know someone for the first time. 相處 implies you already know the person and are describing the quality of your daily interaction.