taam4 kap6談及谈及
Jyutpingtaam4 kap6
Yaletàahm kahp
Definition
To mention; to refer to or bring up a topic in conversation.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Formal in tone, this word is typically reserved for professional settings, news reports, or serious discussions. It functions as a more sophisticated alternative to 講起 or 提起, which are the standard choices for everyday conversation. Using it in casual settings can make the speaker sound overly stiff or detached.
Examples
When they mentioned that matter, everyone was very agitated.
What other details are there regarding the plan you mentioned earlier?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for 講, but it specifically implies bringing up a topic within a larger discussion rather than just speaking in general.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
