jat1 coeng3 jat1 wo6一唱一和
Jyutpingjat1 coeng3 jat1 wo6
Yaleyāt cheung yāt woh
Definition
To echo each other; for two people to be in perfect harmony or agreement with their words.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Describes a situation where two people coordinate their speech to influence an audience or reinforce a specific narrative. It often carries a negative connotation, implying that the pair is acting in a manipulative or insincere way to deceive others. While it can describe genuine agreement, it is more frequently used to call out suspicious or overly rehearsed cooperation.
Examples
The two of them are echoing each other, it is really annoying.
Are you two colluding to echo each other and trick me?
Related words
Common phrases
collude to echo each other
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple agreement or polite conversation. It specifically implies a performative or strategic coordination between two people, often to the detriment of a third party.
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