Meaning
协作 means working together toward a common goal, emphasizing coordinated effort between individuals, teams, or organizations. It suggests a more structured, often work-related collaboration than casual cooperation. The word carries a sense of mutual support and combined action to achieve something neither party could accomplish alone.
Usage
协作 is commonly used in professional, academic, and organizational contexts. It appears frequently in workplace discussions, project management, and team-building scenarios. Native speakers often use it when describing interdepartmental coordination, international partnerships, or any situation requiring systematic joint effort. It's more formal than 合作 (hé zuò), though they overlap significantly.
Examples
- 01这个项目需要各部门之间的密切协作。.This project requires close collaboration between departments.
- 02我们公司非常重视团队协作精神。.Our company places great importance on the spirit of team collaboration.
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Common collocations
- 团队协作team collaboration
- 协作精神spirit of cooperation
- 加强协作to strengthen collaboration
- 协作能力collaborative ability
Antonyms
Origin
协 originally depicted three forces coming together harmoniously, while 作 means 'to work' or 'to do.' Combined, they literally mean 'to work in harmony together.'