cyun3 tung1串通
Jyutpingcyun3 tung1
Yalechyun tūng
Definition
To collude, conspire, or cooperate secretly to commit a wrongful act.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation of deceit or betrayal, often implying a secret agreement to harm a third party. While it can be used in formal contexts, it is frequently heard in casual conversation to describe suspicious behavior or workplace collusion.
Examples
Did those two conspire together?
Do not conspire with outsiders to cheat your own people.
Related words
Common phrases
to be in cahoots
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 夾計, which is a more neutral or playful term for planning something together. 串通 specifically implies a malicious or dishonest intent.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
