tung4 bou6同步
Jyutpingtung4 bou6
Yaletùhng bouh
Definition
Synchronized; in step or keeping pace with; happening at the same time, speed, or rate.
colloquialtechnologywork
How it's used
Often used in technical contexts like data syncing or software updates, but frequently applied to abstract concepts like schedules or expectations. It implies a state of alignment where two or more entities move at the same rate or reach the same point simultaneously. Unlike formal written Chinese, it is used quite naturally in spoken Cantonese to describe keeping up with someone else's pace.
Examples
Our progress needs to be in sync with theirs.
Has your phone synced the photos yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'at the same time' in a general sense, as it specifically implies a parallel progression or matching speed rather than just a single point of coincidence.
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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.
