zeoi6敍

Jyutpingzeoi6

Yalejeuih

動詞Rare

Definition

To meet up, gather, or chat with friends; to narrate or recount.

to meet up, gather, or catch up with friends
literaryto narrate, relate, or recount

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Often used in the context of catching up with old friends or relatives, this word carries a warm, leisurely tone. It implies a relaxed social gathering rather than a formal meeting or a business appointment. It is frequently paired with the particle 下 to soften the request and make it sound more natural and inviting.

Examples

nei5你gei2幾si4時jau5有hung1空tung4同baan1班gau6舊tung4同hok6學zeoi6敍haa5下aa4呀？

When will you be free to gather with your old classmates?

Common phrases

zeoi6敍gau6舊

to catch up on old times

zeoi6敍haa5下

to have a quick catch up

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the formal written word 陳述, which means to state or narrate facts. When used for gathering, it is almost always used in the spoken form 敍舊 or followed by 下 to indicate a casual chat.