tung4 seng1同聲同声
Jyutpingtung4 seng1
Yaletùhng sēng
Definition
In unison; together with one voice.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the act of speaking or vocalizing simultaneously, often implying a sense of collective agreement or shared sentiment. It is frequently used in formal or ceremonial contexts, such as reciting slogans or expressing a unified opinion, rather than casual conversation.
Examples
Everyone cheered in unison, the atmosphere was very lively.
Can you all say it together in unison?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 一齊, which is a general term for doing anything together. Use 同聲 specifically when the action involves vocal sound, such as speaking, singing, or cheering.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
