soeng1 wui6相會相会
Jyutpingsoeng1 wui6
Yalesēung wuih
Definition
To meet or see each other.
neutralpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This word carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the everyday verb 見面. It is often used in contexts involving a sense of destiny, long-awaited reunions, or romantic encounters. Using it in casual, mundane situations like meeting a colleague for a quick chat can sound overly dramatic or poetic.
Examples
When can we finally meet up?
They have arranged to meet in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Related words
Common phrases
fated to meet
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 見面, which is the standard, neutral way to say meet. Using 相會 in a very plain, functional context often sounds like you are quoting a song lyric or a classic novel.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
