tung4 hong4同行
Jyutpingtung4 hong4
Yaletùhng hòhng
Definition
People of the same trade, profession, or occupation.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to people who share the same professional field or industry. It is commonly used in casual conversation to establish a sense of shared experience or professional common ground. The idiom 同行如敵國 is frequently cited to highlight the competitive nature often found between those in the same trade.
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go3個goExamples
They are both in the same line of work, so they get along well.
Related words
Common phrases
bitter rivalry exists among those in the same trade
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 同行, which means to walk together or accompany someone. In the context of the noun, the stress is usually on the professional connection rather than the act of moving in the same direction.
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