tung4 pou4同袍
Jyutpingtung4 pou4
Yaletùhng pòuh
Definition
Comrades; fellow members of the same military unit, disciplined services team, or political group.
neutralpeoplework
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of shared struggle and professional bond, often implying a history of facing danger or hardship together. While it is frequently used by members of disciplined services like the police or fire department, it also appears in political contexts to emphasize ideological alignment and collective loyalty. Using it outside of these specific professional or political spheres can sound overly dramatic or archaic.
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go3個goExamples
They are a group of comrades who have been through life and death together.
Do you still have any comrades working over there?
Related words
Common phrases
to go through life and death together
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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.
