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Definition
To complete a set or system by filling in the gaps and matching up components.
How it's used
Originating from the idea of a dragon's body parts fitting together perfectly, this idiom describes the process of organizing disparate elements into a functional, coherent whole. It is frequently used in professional or logistical contexts where coordination between different departments or components is required to achieve a result. Unlike simple assembly, it implies that the individual pieces are specifically chosen or arranged to complement one another.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple verb meaning to assemble, but it carries a stronger nuance of creating a system or a set of matching components. It is not used for simply putting things together in a pile.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
