wo4 muk6和睦
Jyutpingwo4 muk6
Yalewòh muhk
Definition
Peaceful and harmonious; free from conflict or strife.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe relationships, such as within a family or between neighbors. In casual daily speech, people often prefer using phrases like 融洽 or 夾得嚟 to describe getting along well. It carries a slightly elevated tone that suggests a stable, long-term state of peace rather than just a momentary lack of conflict.
Examples
That couple is usually very harmonious.
How can neighbors live together in harmony?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb, but it functions as an adjective. You cannot simply say 佢哋和睦，you must use it with a linking verb or in a phrase like 和睦相處.
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