B1 verb Neutral

配合

/pʰêɪ xɤ̌/

To coordinate with others or to act in a way that fits or complements something else. Essential for describing teamwork or experimental synchronization.

Examples

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1

请配合我们的调查工作。

Please cooperate with our investigation.

2

各成员之间必须相互配合才能完成任务。

Members must coordinate with each other to complete the task.

3

你得配合我一下。

You need to work with me on this.

Word Family

Noun
配合
Verb
配合
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Memory Tip

Think of '配' (match) and '合' (join) — matching and joining together.

Quick Quiz

在团队项目中,成员之间的___至关重要。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 配合

Examples

1

请配合我们的调查工作。

everyday

Please cooperate with our investigation.

2

各成员之间必须相互配合才能完成任务。

formal

Members must coordinate with each other to complete the task.

3

你得配合我一下。

informal

You need to work with me on this.

4

理论分析应与实证研究相结合并相互配合。

academic

Theoretical analysis should be combined and coordinated with empirical research.

5

我们需要配合市场推广计划。

business

We need to coordinate with the marketing plan.

Word Family

Noun
配合
Verb
配合

Common Collocations

密切配合 close cooperation
相互配合 mutual coordination
配合调查 to cooperate with an investigation
默契配合 tacit cooperation
通力配合 to cooperate with joint efforts

Common Phrases

配合默契

work together seamlessly

为了配合...

in order to coordinate with...

不配合

uncooperative

Often Confused With

配合 vs 合作

合作 is general 'working together', while 配合 emphasizes fitting into a plan or supporting someone else's lead.

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Usage Notes

Can be used as both a verb and a noun. Often used in administrative or team settings.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '合作'. Use '配合' when one person is supporting or following a specific requirement.

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Memory Tip

Think of '配' (match) and '合' (join) — matching and joining together.

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Word Origin

From '配' (to match/pair) and '合' (to close/combine).

Grammar Patterns

A 配合 B 相互 + 配合
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Cultural Context

Collective harmony and coordination (配合) are highly valued in Chinese professional environments.

Quick Quiz

在团队项目中,成员之间的___至关重要。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 配合

Related Phrases

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