zau2 fong2走訪走访
Jyutpingzau2 fong2
Yalejáu fóng
Definition
To make a special trip to visit a place or people to complete a specific purpose.
neutralpeoplework
How it's used
Carries a sense of purpose and professional or formal intent, often implying a journey taken specifically to gather information or conduct an interview. Unlike the casual visit implied by 去探 or 探訪, this word suggests a structured itinerary or a series of stops to achieve a specific goal.
Examples
The reporter visited several restaurants to understand the price situation.
Do you have time to visit that elderly person today?
Related words
Common phrases
visit various districts
visit to understand public sentiment
Common mistake
Often confused with 探訪, which is used for social or personal visits to friends, family, or patients in a hospital. Using 走訪 for a casual visit to a friend's house sounds overly formal and slightly detached, as if you are there to conduct an investigation.
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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.
