wu6 wun6互換互换

Jyutpingwu6 wun6

Yalewuh wuhn

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To exchange or swap.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the mutual nature of an action where two parties swap items or roles. Unlike the more general 交換, which can imply a simple trade or giving something in return, 互換 emphasizes the reciprocal switch between two specific entities. It is frequently used when discussing swapping places, seats, or identities.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋wu6互wun6換zo2咗lyun4聯lok6絡fong1方faat3法。

We exchanged contact information.

nei5你dei6哋soeng2想m4唔soeng2想wu6互wun6換go3個wai2位co5坐aa4呀？

Do you two want to swap seats?

Common phrases

wu6互wun6換gok3角sik1色

to swap roles

wu6互wun6換wai6位zi3置

to swap positions

Common mistake

Do not use this for one-way transactions or general trade where you give money for goods. It requires a two-way swap where both sides end up with something previously held by the other.