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Definition
To meet or hold talks face-to-face formally, typically between leaders or representatives.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or diplomatic contexts, this term implies a structured, high level meeting between officials or representatives. It carries a sense of gravity and professional purpose that distinguishes it from casual social gatherings or everyday meetings. Use it when describing official business between parties rather than personal interactions.
Examples
The Chief Executive met with several council members today.
When will they meet with the foreign representatives?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual meetings with friends or family, as it sounds overly stiff and out of place. For everyday social encounters, use 見面 or 傾偈 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
