Definition
合作 (hézuò) is the standard, neutral verb for 'to cooperate, collaborate, work together', used in both everyday and formal contexts. Among its near-synonyms, 协作 (xiézuò) stresses coordinated effort on a shared task (more formal), while 合伙 (héhuǒ) implies a business partnership or joint venture. 联手 and 携手 are more figurative, often seen in headlines for alliances.
verb
to cooperateto collaborateto work together
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 合作。Zhè liǎng jiā gōngsī juédìng hé zuò kāifā xīn chǎnpǐn.The two companies decided to cooperate in developing new products.
- 合作。Tāmen hé zuò wánchéng le yí gè zhòngyào xiàngmù.They collaborated to complete an important project.
- 合作。Wǒ yuànyì gēn nǐmen hé zuò.I am willing to work together with you.
Browse more HSK 5 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.