taam4 cing4談情谈情
Jyutpingtaam4 cing4
Yaletàahm chìhng
Definition
To date or be in a romantic relationship.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the romantic aspect of spending time together, often implying a slightly private or intimate setting. It carries a more playful or gossipy tone compared to the more neutral 拍拖. Use it when describing couples who are in the early, sweet stages of a relationship.
Examples
The two of them are always dating in the park.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 談判, which means to negotiate. While both start with 談, the former is strictly for romantic contexts, whereas the latter is for business or formal disputes.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
