soeng1 fu4相符
Jyutpingsoeng1 fu4
Yalesēung fùh
Definition
To match, conform to, or correspond with.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or professional contexts, such as official reports, legal documents, or academic discussions. While it functions as a verb, it often appears in the structure of A同B相符 to indicate that two things align or match. It carries a sense of objective verification rather than subjective agreement.
Examples
Does what you said correspond with the facts?
The content of this report matches the data perfectly.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 啱, which is the colloquial way to say something is correct or fits. Using 相符 in casual conversation with friends will sound overly stiff or like you are reading a legal document.
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Grammar guides
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