paak3 dong3拍檔拍档
Jyutpingpaak3 dong3
Yalepaak dong
Definition
Partner; someone who one works, lives, or collaborates with.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Borrowed from the English word partner, this term is used for both professional collaborations and casual pairings in daily life. It carries a sense of camaraderie and shared goals, making it feel more personal than the formal term 同事. It is frequently used in contexts like sports, gaming, or creative projects where two people need to coordinate closely.
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He is my great business partner.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 同事, which strictly refers to colleagues in a workplace. While a colleague can be a 拍檔, the latter implies a specific, active partnership rather than just sharing the same employer.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
