taam4 waa6談話谈话
Jyutpingtaam4 waa6
Yaletàahm wah
Definition
A formal conversation, discussion, or talk, typically involving politicians or officials.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to formal, often public or official, discussions or statements made by figures of authority. Unlike 傾偈, which is for casual chatting, this carries a heavy, serious weight and is almost exclusively used in news or political contexts.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
They released an important statement.
Related words
Common phrases
to deliver a statement
content of the discussion
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual social interactions between friends, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic in those settings.
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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.
