Definition

1. Verb (archaic, literary):
   • To cooperate: To work together with others towards a common goal or purpose. This term is an older, literary synonym for the modern Vietnamese word "hợp tác."

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Hai nước hiệp tác để chống lại kẻ thù chung. (The two countries cooperated to fight the common enemy.)
  • Chúng tôi sẵn sàng hiệp tác với các ngài trong dự án này. (We are ready to cooperate with you in this project.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "hiệp tác" is rarely used in contemporary spoken Vietnamese. It is primarily found in historical texts, formal literature, or used for stylistic effect to evoke a classical tone. The modern and universally used term is "hợp tác."

Variants and Related Words

• Hợp tác (v): to cooperate. This is the standard modern equivalent.
  • Công ty chúng tôi mong muốn hợp tác lâu dài. (Our company desires long-term cooperation.)

Synonyms

• Cooperate: To act or work together for a shared purpose.
• Collaborate: To work jointly on an activity or project.

Notes on Usage

• "Hiệp tác" is marked as an archaic term. Learners should understand its meaning when encountered in older texts but should use "hợp tác" in all modern contexts, whether written or spoken.

1. (từ cũ; nghĩa cũ) Co-operate