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Definition
Accomplice or conspirator; a person who plans bad deeds together with others.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong legal or criminal connotation, often used in news reports or serious discussions about wrongdoing. Unlike casual words for partners or friends, it specifically implies a shared intent to commit a crime or a malicious act. It is rarely used in lighthearted contexts unless someone is being playfully accused of being a partner in a prank.
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Related words
Common phrases
to find an accomplice
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general terms for partners like 拍檔, but using it in a non-criminal context can make you sound like you are making a very serious accusation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
