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搭档 (dādàng) vs 伙伴 (huǒbàn) — use 搭档 when emphasizing collaboration in a work context, while 伙伴 is more general and can refer to any kind of partner.
搭档 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in professional settings. Be careful not to confuse it with 同伴 (tóng bàn), which refers more to a companion or friend. Watch out for the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 搭档 connects with other words related to cooperation, teamwork, and partnership. Students should practice using it in sentences that involve collaborative tasks or projects to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 搭档 with 伙伴 (huǒ bàn), which is more general and means 'partner' without the teamwork emphasis. For example, saying '我和我的伙伴一起工作' (Wǒ hé wǒ de huǒ bàn yīqǐ gōngzuò) is correct, but if you mean to emphasize collaboration, use 搭档 instead.
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How to say to cooperate in Chinese
“to cooperate” in Chinese is搭档
搭档 (dā dāng) means to cooperate or collaborate with someone, often in a work or project context. It can also refer to a partner or associate, highlighting the idea of teamwork or joint effort in achieving a common goal.
When to use 搭档
搭档 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in professional settings. Be careful not to confuse it with 同伴 (tóng bàn), which refers more to a companion or friend. Watch out for the tones; using the wrong tone can change the meaning completely.
搭档 or something close to it
搭档 (dādàng) vs 伙伴 (huǒbàn) — use 搭档 when emphasizing collaboration in a work context, while 伙伴 is more general and can refer to any kind of partner.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 搭档 with 伙伴 (huǒ bàn), which is more general and means 'partner' without the teamwork emphasis. For example, saying '我和我的伙伴一起工作' (Wǒ hé wǒ de huǒ bàn yīqǐ gōngzuò) is correct, but if you mean to emphasize collaboration, use 搭档 instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 搭档
搭档 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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然后你的____应该将球回传给你。
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Frequently Asked Questions about 搭档
Yes, 搭档 can be used informally among friends or in casual discussions about teamwork.
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