jiu4 soeng1 fu1 jing3遙相呼應遥相呼应

Jyutpingjiu4 soeng1 fu1 jing3

Yaleyìuh sēung fū ying

Definition

To coordinate with each other from afar or echo one another across a distance.

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How it's used

This idiom describes two things that are physically or conceptually separated by distance but still maintain a strong connection or mutual influence. It is frequently used in literary or formal descriptions of architecture, geography, or strategic coordination. While it sounds elegant, it is rarely used in casual, everyday small talk.

Examples

loeng5兩zo2座saan1山jiu4遙soeng1相fu1呼jing3應，fung1風ging2景hou2好leng3靚。

The two mountains echo each other from afar, the scenery is beautiful.

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩bin1邊ge3嘅gai3計waak6劃jiu4遙soeng1相fu1呼jing3應，haau6效gwo2果hou2好hou2好。

Their plans on both sides coordinate perfectly from afar, yielding great results.

Common phrases

jiu4遙soeng1相fu1呼jing3應ge3嘅gin3建zuk1築

buildings that echo each other from afar

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of cooperation, but it specifically requires the element of distance or separation between the two subjects. Do not use it for people sitting next to each other working on a task.