gaap3 sau2合手
Jyutpinggaap3 sau2
Yalegaap sáu
Definition
To cooperate, join forces, or work together.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical or practical act of joining effort to complete a specific task. It carries a sense of teamwork where individuals contribute their own labor to a shared goal. While similar to 合作, it feels more hands-on and informal.
Examples
If the two of us work together, we will finish it very quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
to work together
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 夾手夾腳, which is a common idiomatic expression for everyone pitching in to help. While they share a similar meaning, 夾手夾腳 is used more frequently in casual conversation to describe group cooperation.
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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.
