zi1咨

Jyutpingzi1

Yalejī

語素

Definition

To consult, plan, or discuss with others.

writtenworkcommunication

How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or professional contexts, often appearing in compound words like 咨詢. It carries a sense of seeking expert advice or official guidance rather than casual discussion. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always prefer using 商量 or 問 instead of 咨.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事ngo5我soeng2想tung4同nei5你zi1咨seon1詢haa5下ji3意gin3見。

I want to consult you for your opinion on this matter.

nei5你zi1咨seon1詢zo2咗ging1經lei5理mei6未aa4呀？

Have you consulted the manager yet?

Common phrases

zi1咨seon1詢fuk6服mou6務

consultation service

zi1咨seon1詢wai2委jyun4員wui2會

advisory committee

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. Stick to everyday verbs like 問 for simple inquiries to avoid sounding like a government document.