tung4 sam1同心
Jyutpingtung4 sam1
Yaletùhng sām
Definition
To be of one mind; to work together with a common purpose.
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How it's used
Focuses on the collective spirit and shared purpose of a group rather than just agreement. It is frequently used in formal or semi formal settings, such as speeches or team building contexts, to emphasize unity. When used in everyday speech, it often appears in the four character idiom 同心協力 to stress the active effort involved in working together.
Examples
We all need to work together with one mind to get this done.
Can you all be of one mind to solve the problem?
Related words
Common phrases
work together with one heart
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply agreeing with someone, as it implies a deeper, shared commitment or goal. It is not a direct substitute for the casual agreement expressed by 贊成 or 同意.
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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.
