zo6 taam4座談座谈
Jyutpingzo6 taam4
Yalejoh tàahm
Definition
An informal discussion or seminar; free-format talk.
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How it's used
Focuses on the interactive and informal nature of the exchange rather than a formal lecture. While it implies a structured setting, the atmosphere is expected to be open and collaborative. It is frequently used in academic or community settings to describe sessions where participants are encouraged to share their views freely.
Measure word
coeng4場chèunghExamples
There is a discussion tomorrow, are you going?
They held a discussion to talk about how to improve the environment.
Related words
Common phrases
hold a discussion
participate in a discussion
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a formal lecture or a one-way presentation, as those are better served by terms like 講座. Using it for a strictly top-down speech will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
