zou6 pang4 jau5做朋友
Jyutpingzou6 pang4 jau5
Yalejouh pàhng yáuh
Definition
To make friends; to become friends.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Expressing the start of a friendship often involves the particle 啦 to soften the suggestion. Unlike some languages where friendship is a static state, this phrase emphasizes the transition or the decision to initiate a bond. It is frequently used when breaking the ice or formalizing a connection after a period of acquaintance.
Examples
Why don't we become friends?
They have known each other for a long time and finally became friends.
Related words
Common phrases
become friends with him/her
Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase to describe people who are already friends, as it specifically denotes the act of becoming friends. For existing friendships, simply say 佢哋係朋友.
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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.
