soeng1 jyu5相與相与
Jyutpingsoeng1 jyu5
Yalesēung yúh
Definition
To get along with, accompany, or associate with someone.
- to get along with; to associate with; to make friends with
- to discuss; to negotiate; to cooperate with
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Primarily used as an adjective to describe someone's personality or temperament. It specifically highlights how easy or difficult it is to maintain a harmonious relationship with an individual. You will rarely hear it used as a verb in modern daily speech, as it has shifted almost entirely to describing social compatibility.
Examples
He is very easy to get along with and can talk to anyone.
Do you find him difficult to get along with?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage of similar characters which can imply romantic involvement or business transactions. In Cantonese, it is strictly about interpersonal ease and social friction.
Grammar color guide
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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.
