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Yalegit màhng
Definition
To ally with; to form an alliance.
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How it's used
Often used in political or competitive contexts, this term implies a strategic agreement rather than just a personal friendship. While it sounds formal, it is frequently applied to casual situations like gaming or office politics to add a touch of dramatic flair. It functions as a separable verb, so you will often hear it split by the aspect marker 咗.
Examples
Those two gangs decided to form an alliance.
Who are you planning to form an alliance with?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple friendships or dating relationships, as it specifically denotes a formal or tactical pact between parties. For personal relationships, use 拍拖 or 做朋友 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
