tung4 hong4 jyu4 dik6 gwok3同行如敵國同行如敌国
Jyutpingtung4 hong4 jyu4 dik6 gwok3
Yaletùhng hòhng yùh dihk gwok
Definition
People in the same trade or profession are bitter rivals, as if at war like enemy nations.
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How it's used
This idiom describes intense professional competition where colleagues or businesses in the same field treat each other with hostility. It is often used to explain why two companies or individuals refuse to share resources or information. While it sounds serious, it is frequently used to describe petty rivalries between small businesses or service providers.
Examples
Those two shops are bitter rivals, always competing on price.
Related words
Common phrases
a relationship of bitter professional rivalry
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
