tung4 beng6 soeng1 lin4同病相憐同病相怜
Jyutpingtung4 beng6 soeng1 lin4
Yaletùhng behng sēung lìhn
Definition
To sympathize with one another over a shared misfortune; fellow sufferers empathizing with each other.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Carries a sense of mutual comfort derived from shared suffering rather than just pity. It is frequently used to bond with someone over a negative situation, such as failing an exam or being rejected, effectively turning a bad experience into a shared connection.
Examples
We are both unemployed, we really share the same misery.
You got fired too, are we in the same boat?
Related words
Common phrases
really share the same misery
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple sadness or minor annoyances, as it implies a more significant misfortune or shared struggle. It is not suitable for expressing sympathy towards someone else's unique problem if you have not experienced the exact same thing yourself.
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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.
