taam3 mong6探望

Jyutpingtaam3 mong6

Yaletaam mohng

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Definition

To visit; to pay a visit to someone's place to see them.

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How it's used

While 探望 is widely understood, it carries a slightly more formal or caring tone than the common spoken 探. It is most frequently used when visiting someone who is sick in the hospital or elderly relatives who live elsewhere. For casual visits to friends, speakers almost always prefer the simpler 探.

Examples

ngo5我ting1聽jat6日heoi3去ji1醫jyun2院taam3探mong6望keoi5佢。

I am going to the hospital to visit him tomorrow.

Common phrases

taam3探mong6望beng6病jan4人

to visit a patient

taam3探mong6望zoeng2長bui3輩

to visit elders

Common mistake

Learners often use 探望 for visiting places like tourist attractions or shops, but it is strictly for visiting people. Use 去 or 參觀 when talking about locations.