jat1 tiu4 sam1一條心一条心
Jyutpingjat1 tiu4 sam1
Yaleyāt tìuh sām
Definition
To work together with one heart and mind; to share a common goal.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This expression emphasizes a shared emotional commitment or collective spirit rather than just a formal agreement. It is frequently used to describe teams, families, or groups facing a challenge together. When people are described as 一條心, it implies a sense of loyalty and solidarity that transcends individual interests.
Examples
As long as we are all of one mind, we will definitely get it done.
That group is united as one, it is hard to break them up.
Related words
Common phrases
everyone is of one mind
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple physical proximity or being in the same location. It specifically refers to unity of purpose or intent, so it would sound unnatural if used to describe people just sitting in the same room.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
