kwai4 sau2攜手携手
Jyutpingkwai4 sau2
Yalekwàih sáu
Definition
To hold hands; to join hands or collaborate.
- to hold hands
- figurativeto collaborate; to work together
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often appearing in business proposals, official speeches, or news headlines. It implies a sense of mutual commitment and shared goals rather than just simple assistance. While it literally means holding hands, it is almost exclusively used metaphorically in modern speech to describe professional or organizational partnerships.
Examples
If we join hands and work together, we will definitely get it done.
Related words
Common phrases
to join hands and collaborate
to move forward together
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday settings with friends, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. For informal situations, use 合作 or 一齊做 instead.
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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.
