wu6 tung1互通
Jyutpingwu6 tung1
Yalewuh tūng
Definition
To communicate with each other, exchange information, or stay in touch.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the active exchange of information or maintaining a connection rather than just knowing someone. It often implies a two way flow of updates, making it more specific than simply being friends. While it can refer to formal correspondence, it is frequently used to describe keeping up with news or personal status updates between people.
Examples
We have been keeping in touch with each other all along.
How long has it been since you two last communicated?
Related words
Common phrases
to exchange news
to trade what one has for what one lacks
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean casual chatting or hanging out, as it carries a slightly more formal or functional nuance of exchanging information or updates. For simple social interaction, 傾偈 or 聯絡 is much more natural.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
