Definition

1. Adverbial phrase:

   • Together / with each other: Indicates a reciprocal, mutual, or joint action or state between two or more parties. It emphasizes the interactive or shared nature of an activity, relationship, or condition.

2. Prepositional phrase (in construction):

   • With one another: Used after a verb to specify that the action involves mutual participation or a connection between the subjects.

Usage Examples

• Adverbial phrase:
  • Họ làm việc với nhau rất hiệu quả. (They work together very effectively.)
  • Chúng tôi thường nói chuyện với nhau mỗi tối. (We often talk with each other every evening.)
  • Hai công ty này cạnh tranh với nhau. (These two companies compete with one another.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to emphasize reciprocity in relationships or feelings.
  • Họ đã yêu với nhau được mười năm. (They have loved each other for ten years.)
• Can follow verbs of conflict, agreement, or connection to denote mutual involvement.
  • Hai đội đã thỏa thuận với nhau. (The two teams reached an agreement with each other.)

Variants and Related Words

• Cùng nhau (adv): Together, jointly. Often interchangeable with "với nhau" but can imply more active collaboration.
  • Họ cùng nhau xây dựng công ty. (They built the company together.)

Synonyms

• Together: With or in proximity to another person or people.
• Mutually: In a mutual or reciprocal manner.
• Jointly: In cooperation or partnership.

Related Idioms

• Sống với nhau: To live together (often implies cohabitation).
  • Họ quyết định sống với nhau trước khi kết hôn. (They decided to live together before getting married.)
• Chia sẻ với nhau: To share with each other.
  • Gia đình nên chia sẻ với nhau mọi khó khăn. (Family should share all difficulties with each other.)