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Definition
To go to someone's house to visit, make inquiries, or provide services.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intentionality of the visit, implying a specific task or service is being performed rather than a casual social call. It is frequently used in commercial contexts like home repairs, deliveries, or private tutoring. When used for social visits, it can sound slightly more formal or purposeful than just dropping by.
Examples
They will come to your place tomorrow to fix the air conditioner.
Do you need to have someone come over to pick up the package?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual social visits between friends, as it can sound like you are there to conduct business or solve a problem. For casual visits, use 嚟屋企 or 探訪 instead.
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