dang2 tung4等同
Jyutpingdang2 tung4
Yaledáng tùhng
Definition
To be equal to, to equate, or to be equivalent to.
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How it's used
Use this word primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to describe logical equivalence or when one action carries the same weight as another. It functions similarly to the English concept of equating two things, but it sounds significantly more academic than the everyday spoken equivalent 等如.
Examples
Doing this is equivalent to giving up the opportunity.
Is what he said equivalent to rejecting you?
Related words
Common phrases
to be equivalent to
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday conversation where 等如 is much more natural and common. Using 等同 in a very informal setting can make you sound like you are reading from a legal document or a textbook.
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