同步 tóngbù synchronous
synchronous; to synchronize; to keep step with
How to remember 同步: 同 same + 步 a step = synchronous.
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How it is used
- To synchronize / keep in step - 数据同步 (shùjù tóngbù) data sync; 同步更新 (tóngbù gēngxīn) update in sync.
- Covers both the tech sense (syncing devices/files) and the figurative one of moving in lockstep with sth. Neutral, common in tech and business.