tin1 zok3 zi1 hap6天作之合
Jyutpingtin1 zok3 zi1 hap6
Yaletīn jok jī hahp
Definition
A perfect match; a couple ideally suited for each other.
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How it's used
Reserved for describing romantic couples who seem destined to be together. It carries a formal and slightly literary tone, so it is most commonly heard in wedding speeches or when gossiping about a couple that seems exceptionally compatible. Using it in casual conversation often adds a touch of playful exaggeration or genuine admiration.
Examples
They are truly a perfect match, I am so envious.
Do you think they are a perfect match?
Related words
Common phrases
simply a perfect match
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects or business partnerships, as it is strictly reserved for human romantic relationships. It is not a casual term for just any two things that go well together.
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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.
