tau4 jyun4投緣投缘
Jyutpingtau4 jyun4
Yaletàuh yùhn
Definition
Congenial and getting along well together, especially of newly acquainted people.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Describes a sense of immediate connection or chemistry between people who have not known each other for long. It implies a shared wavelength or similar personality traits that make interaction feel effortless. While it can apply to long-term friends, it is most frequently used to explain why two people became close very quickly.
Examples
He and I hit it off the moment we met.
Do you think those two get along well?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe professional compatibility or working relationships, as it specifically refers to personal rapport and emotional connection rather than efficiency or teamwork.
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Grammar guides
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