Definition
共谋 is a formal verb meaning 'to plan together' or 'to conspire'. It can be used neutrally for collaboration on a scheme, but often carries a negative connotation of secret or illicit plotting (collusion). It is more literary than 合作 (hézuò) and is typically used in news, legal, or historical contexts.
v.
to collaborate (on a plan or scheme)to colludeto conspire
Examples
- 共谋。Tāmen gòngtóng gòng móu le yí gè fāzhǎn jìhuà.They jointly collaborated on a development plan.
- 共谋。Zhè liǎng jiā gōngsī bèi zhǐkòng gòng móu cāozòng shìchǎng jiàgé.These two companies were accused of colluding to manipulate market prices.
- 共谋，。Tāmen gòng móu tuīfān zhèngfǔ, zuìzhōng shībài le.They conspired to overthrow the government and ultimately failed.
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