hap6 ji4 wai4 jat1合而為一合而为一
Jyutpinghap6 ji4 wai4 jat1
Yalehahp yìh wàih yāt
Definition
To combine into one; to unite or incorporate separate things into a single whole.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often appearing in business contexts or when discussing the merging of entities. While it is perfectly understandable in speech, it sounds more deliberate and serious than using simpler verbs like 夾埋 or 併埋. It implies a complete integration rather than just a temporary grouping.
Examples
We have combined the two companies into one.
How about we combine these two reports into one?
Related words
Common phrases
to unite forces
to combine the two into one
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a simple verb for mixing things together, but it is better reserved for abstract concepts, organizations, or major projects. For everyday physical objects, use 夾埋 or 撈埋 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
