jan4 wo4人和

Jyutpingjan4 wo4

Yaleyàhn wòh

Definition

Harmony among people; to win the support and hearts of the public.

neutralpeoplework

How it's used

Often used alongside 天時 and 地利 to form the classic trio of success factors. While it literally refers to harmony among people, it carries a strong connotation of having the support, trust, and goodwill of the masses or your own team. It is frequently invoked in political or business contexts to explain why a project or leader is thriving despite potential external challenges.

Examples

zou6做saang1生ji3意zeoi3最gan2緊jiu3要jau5有jan4人wo4和，haak3客jan4人coi4才wui2會faan1返lai4嚟。

In business, winning people's hearts is most important so customers will return.

keoi5佢dei6哋tyun4團deoi2隊mou5冇jan4人wo6和，dim2點joeng2樣ho2可ji5以sing4成gung1功le1呢？

Their team lacks unity and public support, how can they possibly succeed?

Common phrases

tin1天si4時dei6地lei6利jan4人wo4和

the right time, the right place, and the right people

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simple teamwork or friendship. It specifically implies a strategic advantage gained through the collective support or alignment of a group, rather than just getting along with a few colleagues.