tung4 dong2同黨同党
Jyutpingtung4 dong2
Yaletùhng dóng
Definition
Accomplice or partner in crime.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, usually implying a shared involvement in illicit or unethical activities. While it can technically refer to members of a political faction, it is far more commonly used in casual speech to describe people working together to pull off a prank, a scam, or a crime.
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go3個goExamples
What are he and his accomplices plotting over there?
I'm sure he has an accomplice, otherwise how could he have done it so smoothly?
Related words
Common phrases
to catch the accomplice
to root out the accomplices
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a regular friend or a business partner, as it implies a conspiratorial or criminal relationship. Use 朋友 or 拍檔 instead if the context is neutral or positive.
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