wui6 taam4會談会谈
Jyutpingwui6 taam4
Yalewuih tàahm
Definition
Talks, discussions, or a meeting.
neutralworkcommunication
How it's used
Formal settings like business or politics are where this term typically appears. It sounds much more professional and serious than the everyday verb 傾偈. Using it in casual social situations will make you sound like you are speaking in a news report or a formal meeting.
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The two of them just finished their discussion.
When will you all have another discussion?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for casual chats between friends. If you want to say you are hanging out or catching up, use 傾偈 instead, as 會談 implies a structured, agenda-driven conversation.
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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.
