Chinese word

配合

Pronunciation

Pinyinpèi hé

Meaning

  • verbcooperate

Example

请你配合我们的安排。qǐng nǐ pèi hé wǒ men de ān pái

Please cooperate with the arrangements we have made.

Illustration for 配合 (cooperate)

More examples

为完成任务，你必须配合大家的工作。wèi wán chéng rèn wù nǐ bì xū pèi hé dà jiā de gōng zuò

To complete the task, you must work with everyone as they do their work.

Core concept

Different pieces fit their actions to one another so one result can be achieved.

Common phrases

  • 配合工作pèi hé gōng zuò

    cooperate on work

  • 配合调查pèi hé diào chá

    cooperate with an investigation

Similar words

合作hé zuò: Work with others on a task or activity to reach a shared goal.
帮忙bāng máng: Help someone with a task or errand, usually because help has been requested.
支持zhī chí: Give help by accepting and encouraging someone's idea, action, or effort.

Definition in Chinese

为实现共同目标，按照分工或约定相互协作，使各部分协调运作。wèi shí xiàn gòng tóng mù biāo àn zhào fēn gōng huò yuē dìng xiāng hù xié zuò shǐ gè bù fèn xié tiáo yùn zuò

Word origin

配 (pèi, "arrange") + 合 (hé, "join") gives a compact image of separate roles being arranged to join in one task.

Usage tips

  • A clear conversational reply pairs willingness with a practical detail such as a time, task, or limit rather than leaving the arrangement unstated.

Other meanings

  • coordinateverb
  • matchverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 配合度pèi hé dùdegree of cooperationnoun

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