The Subtle Differences Between: 唱和、唱反調、一搭一唱

These three words look similar but have very different meanings. Let's learn how to distinguish between 唱和、唱反調、一搭一唱

唱和 Sing from the same hymn sheet

• 解釋：
  Originally, it referred to one person singing while others followed, or one poet writing a poem to express a sentiment, to which another poet would respond with their own poem. Now, it primarily refers to coordinating with each other in terms of action or opinion, or having the same stance or goal.
  
  The term 附和 has a similar meaning, but it places a greater emphasis on the speaker lacking their own thoughts and merely voicing the opinions of others. Be careful not to confuse 附和 with the similar-sounding term 符合.

• 例句：
• 為了在辯論比賽中獲勝，我們必須彼此唱和，讓論點更具說服力。
  To win the debate competition, we must sing from the same hymn sheet to make our arguments more convincing.
  
• 他只是在附和老闆，並沒有提出任何新建議。
  He merely echoed his boss's opinion without offering any new suggestions.

唱反調 Sing a different tune

• 解釋：To deliberately propose a contrary opinion or take an opposite course of action.

• 例句：
• 當大家興奮地討論週末旅遊計畫時，他突然唱反調，說我們應該待在家裡省錢。
• When everyone was excitedly discussing the weekend travel plans, he suddenly sang a different tune, saying we should stay home to save money.

一搭一唱 Chime in

• 解釋：This term can be used in a conversation when one person speaks, and another immediately joins in to express agreement or to provide supplementary information.

• 例句：
• A：整塊披薩你都吃完了還說不好吃！
  You ate the entire pizza, and you're still saying it wasn't good?!
• B：對啊！難道要連盤子都吃了才叫好吃嗎？
  Exactly! Do you have to eat the plate too for it to count as good?
  
• C：看他們一搭一唱的讓人覺得好火大喲！ 
  Watching them play off each other like that is hilariously frustrating!
• 火大 Furious：It is most often used when someone is annoyed or angry because of someone else's behavior. Its usage differs from the traditional Chinese medicine concept of "火氣大." 
• "火氣大" refers to the body being in a state of internal heat and/or inflammation. This imbalance may cause physical symptoms such as a dry mouth and tongue, mouth ulcers, and constipation

Thanks for reading! If you want to hear the correct pronunciation and intonation, don't forget to watch the video at the beginning of this post. See you next time!