tung4 gam1 gung6 fu2同甘共苦

Jyutpingtung4 gam1 gung6 fu2

Yaletùhng gām guhng fú

動詞

Definition

To share both joy and sorrow with others; to go through thick and thin together.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of loyalty and shared hardship, often used to describe deep bonds between partners or close friends. It implies a long-term commitment to support each other regardless of whether life is easy or difficult. While it is a four-character idiom, it is frequently used in casual conversation to emphasize the strength of a relationship.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個jau4由sai3細dou3到daai6大dou1都tung4同gam1甘gung6共fu2苦。

The two of them have gone through thick and thin together since they were young.

nei5你hang2肯m4唔hang2肯tung4同ngo5我jat1一cai4齊tung4同gam1甘gung6共fu2苦aa4呀？

Are you willing to go through thick and thin with me?

Common phrases

jyun6願ji3意tung4同gam1甘gung6共fu2苦

willing to go through thick and thin

Common mistake

Learners often use this phrase too casually for minor inconveniences, but it is intended for significant life challenges or long-term struggles. It is not appropriate for describing simple shared tasks like working on a school project together.