wo4 cung1 gung6 zai3和衷共濟和衷共济
Jyutpingwo4 cung1 gung6 zai3
Yalewòh chūng guhng jai
Definition
To work together in full cooperation to overcome difficulties.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom rooted in classical Chinese literature that carries a sense of gravity and collective responsibility. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is more commonly found in political speeches, formal editorials, or serious workplace announcements. Using it in a lighthearted context can sound overly dramatic or ironic.
Examples
Facing this difficulty, everyone must work together to overcome it.
If you are willing to work together, the matter will be sorted out very quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
work together to overcome difficulties
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb phrase, but it is a rigid four-character idiom that cannot be modified by adding particles like 咗 or 緊 inside the structure.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
