tung4 dou6 zung1 jan4同道中人

Jyutpingtung4 dou6 zung1 jan4

Yaletùhng douh jūng yàhn

名詞

Definition

Kindred spirit; people who share the same beliefs, interests, or goals.

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How it's used

Often used to express a sense of relief or excitement when discovering someone shares a niche hobby or specific belief. It carries a slightly literary or sophisticated nuance compared to simply saying someone is a friend. People frequently use it when meeting someone in a social setting who understands a specific cultural reference or interest that others might not.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋dou1都zung1鍾ji3意tai2睇hei3戲，zan1真hai6係tung4同dou6道zung1中jan4人aa4呀。

We both love watching movies, we really are kindred spirits.

nei1呢dou6度jau5有mou5冇tung4同dou6道zung1中jan4人soeng2想jat1一cai4齊heoi3去haang4行saan1山？

Are there any kindred spirits here who want to go hiking together?

Common phrases

wan2搵tung4同dou6道zung1中jan4人

to look for kindred spirits

jyu6遇dou3到tung4同dou6道zung1中jan4人

to meet a kindred spirit

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a close friend or family member unless you are specifically highlighting a shared interest or ideology. It is not a general term for a companion or partner.