tung4 mang4同盟

Jyutpingtung4 mang4

Yaletùhng màhng

名詞Rare

Definition

Alliance or league formed by treaty between countries, organizations, or individuals for a common purpose.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to formal or strategic partnerships, often in political or historical contexts. It carries a sense of gravity and commitment that goes beyond casual cooperation or friendship. It is rarely used to describe personal relationships between individuals, where terms like 朋友 or 拍檔 are much more appropriate.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個zou2組zik1織kyut3決ding6定git3結sing4成tung4同mang4盟。

Those two organizations decided to form an alliance.

nei5你dei6哋hai6係mai6咪soeng2想gin3建laap6立jat1一go3個san1新tung4同mang4盟aa4呀？

Are you guys trying to establish a new alliance?

Common phrases

tung4同mang4盟gwok3國

allied nations

git3結sing4成tung4同mang4盟

to form an alliance

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual friendships or simple collaborations, as it sounds overly formal and dramatic. It implies a binding agreement or treaty, making it sound out of place in everyday social settings.