勾结

gōu jié

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to collude with
2. to collaborate with
3. to gang up with

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 合作 hé zuò 合作 hé zuò to cooperate 为了共同的目的正面协作: to cooperate

Synonyms

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• 串通 chuàn tōng 串通 chuàn tōng to collude 暗中合作做坏事: to collude

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 勾结 for neutral collaboration; it always implies conspiracy or illicit cooperation.

Formality

Primarily used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe criminal collusion.

Example Sentences

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他们 勾结 在一起，骗了很多人的钱。

They colluded together and swindled many people out of their money.

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Child Words of 勾结

• 勾 勾 gòu: see 勾當|勾当[gòu dàng]
• 结 结 jiē: (of a plant) to produce (fruit or seeds)
• 结 结 jié: knot