tung2統统
Jyutpingtung2
Yaletúng
Definition
Unified; whole; all together.
neutralother
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in compound words rather than as a standalone verb or noun in modern speech. It carries a sense of systematic organization or bringing disparate parts into a single coherent structure. You will most frequently encounter it in formal or technical contexts like government policy or computing terminology.
Examples
They want to unify the entire system.
Is this plan very consistent?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this as a standalone verb for 'to unite' or 'to join' in casual conversation. Native speakers use other verbs like 夾 or 埋嚟 for physical joining, reserving 統 for abstract concepts of consistency or administrative unification.
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Grammar guides
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