git3 dong2 jing4 si1結黨營私结党营私

Jyutpinggit3 dong2 jing4 si1

Yalegit dóng yìhng sī

動詞

Definition

To form a clique or gang up for personal interest.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong negative connotation and is typically used to describe corrupt behavior within an organization or political group. It implies a sense of secrecy and betrayal of the collective interest for the sake of a small, selfish faction. While it is a formal four-character idiom, it is frequently used in casual conversation to criticize office politics or unethical alliances.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋seng4成jat6日git3結dong2黨jing4營si1私，zan1真hai6係hou2好hat1乞jan4人zang1憎。

They are always ganging up for personal gain, it is really annoying.

gung1公si1司jap6入min6面jau5有mou5冇jan4人git3結dong2黨jing4營si1私aa4呀？

Is there anyone in the company ganging up for personal interest?

Related words

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Common phrases

git3結dong2黨jing4營si1私ge3嘅hang4行wai4為

behavior of ganging up for personal interest

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a neutral term for forming a group or team, but it is strictly pejorative. Avoid using it to describe positive collaboration or friendship.