zin3 jau5戰友战友

Jyutpingzin3 jau5

Yalejin yáuh

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Comrade-in-arms; a close companion with whom one fights alongside or shares deep bonds.

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How it's used

Originally referring to soldiers fighting side by side, this term has evolved to describe any close colleagues or partners who have endured significant challenges together. It carries a strong sense of loyalty and shared history that goes beyond a standard professional relationship. Using this word implies that you and the other person have built a bond through mutual struggle.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hai6係ngo5我ji5以cin4前zou6做je5嘢go2嗰zan6陣ge3嘅zin3戰jau5友。

They are my comrades from when I used to work there.

nei5你tung4同keoi5佢hai6係zin3戰jau5友，dim2點gaai2解m4唔bong1幫keoi5佢aa4呀？

You are comrades with him, why won't you help him?

Common phrases

bing6並gin1肩zok3作zin3戰

fight side by side

ceot1出sang1生jap6入sei2死

go through fire and water together

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe casual acquaintances or coworkers you have only just met. It specifically requires a history of shared hardship or long term collaboration to sound natural.