suk6 lok3熟絡熟络

Jyutpingsuk6 lok3

Yalesuhk lok

Uncommon

Definition

Well acquainted with someone; on close and familiar terms.

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How it's used

Focuses on the level of comfort and ease in communication between people who have spent significant time together. It implies a sense of familiarity that allows for casual requests or unreserved conversation, distinguishing it from merely knowing someone by name or sight. It is often used to describe the progression of a relationship from formal to informal.

Examples

ngo5我tung4同keoi5佢hou2好suk6熟lok6絡，jau5有me1咩si6事dou1都ho2可ji5以wan2搵keoi5佢bong1幫sau2手。

I'm well acquainted with him, so I can ask him for help if anything comes up.

nei5你dei6哋loeng5兩go3個gei2幾si4時bin3變dak1得gam3咁suk6熟lok6絡aa4呀？

Since when did you two become so close?

Common phrases

bin3變dak1得suk6熟lok6絡

to become well acquainted

m4唔hai6係hou2好suk6熟lok6絡

not very well acquainted

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe being skilled at a task, as it strictly refers to interpersonal relationships. Learners sometimes confuse it with 熟手, which describes someone who is experienced or proficient at a specific job or activity.