cai4 cai4齊齊齐齐
Jyutpingcai4 cai4
Yalechàih chàih
Definition
Together; doing an action or activity collectively with others.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Doubling the character emphasizes the collective nature of an action, making it sound more friendly and informal than the standard 一齊. It is frequently used to suggest or invite others to join in an activity. Using this form adds a sense of camaraderie that is absent in more neutral or formal expressions.
Examples
Let's all go eat together.
Are you all going home together?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 一齊, but 齊齊 carries a more active, participatory tone. It is not used to describe a state of being together, such as saying two people are a couple, where 一齊 is the correct choice.
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Grammar guides
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