hap6 zok3合作
Jyutpinghap6 zok3
Yalehahp jok
Definition
To cooperate, collaborate, or work together.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the joint effort of two or more parties to achieve a specific goal. It is frequently used in both professional settings and casual arrangements between friends or acquaintances. Unlike some other verbs, it implies a level of active participation from all sides involved.
Examples
Let's the two of us collaborate on this event.
Related words
Common phrases
pleasant cooperation
long-term collaboration
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a noun when they mean cooperation, but it functions primarily as a verb in Cantonese. If you need to refer to the act of cooperation as a noun, it is better to use the compound 合作關係.
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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.
