tung1 lik6 hap6 zok3通力合作

Jyutpingtung1 lik6 hap6 zok3

Yaletūng lihk hahp jok

動詞

Definition

To make a concerted effort; to work together cooperatively to handle or manage a task.

neutralworkcommunication

How it's used

This phrase carries a formal and professional tone, often appearing in business settings or official announcements. It implies a high level of coordination and shared responsibility rather than just simple teamwork. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends, where people would prefer to say 一齊做 or 合力.

Examples

zi2只jiu3要daai6大gaa1家tung1通lik6力hap6合zok3作，gin2件si6事jat1一ding6定gaau2搞dak1得dim6掂。

As long as everyone works together, this thing will definitely get done.

nei5你dei6哋loeng5兩go3個bou6部mun4門ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以tung1通lik6力hap6合zok3作aa4呀？

Can you two departments work together on this?

Common phrases

tung1通lik6力hap6合zok3作jyun4完sing4成

work together to complete

tung1通lik6力hap6合zok3作gaai2解kyut3決

work together to resolve

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this phrase in casual social situations, such as asking friends to help move furniture, which sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. Stick to using it in workplace or project-based contexts.