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    Using 配合 (pèihé) to express 'cooperate'

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 配合 + Object / 与 + Someone + 配合

    Explanation

    The verb 配合 (pèihé) means 'to cooperate,' 'to coordinate,' or 'to work together with,' describing collaborative or complementary action between parties. It combines 配 (to match) and 合 (to combine). It is commonly used in both formal and everyday contexts to describe teamwork, compliance, or coordinated efforts.

    Examples

    • 请大家配合工作人员的安排。

      qǐng dàjiā pèihé gōngzuò rényuán de ānpái.

      Please cooperate with the staff's arrangements.

    • 这两个部门配合得非常默契。

      zhè liǎng ge bùmén pèihé de fēicháng mòqì.

      These two departments work together with great coordination.

    • 希望你能配合警方的调查。

      xīwàng nǐ néng pèihé jǐngfāng de diàochá.

      I hope you can cooperate with the police investigation.

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