HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
general
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
to share
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
together
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
total
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
altogether
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
abbr. for 共產黨
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
>共产党[Gòng chǎn dǎng], Communist party
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
all, total; together; to share
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party
HSK 4, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
gòng(gong4) T4
1common
2general
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March 24, 2026
共gòng(gong4)
The character '共' (gòng) conveys the idea of sharing or togetherness. It is commonly used in contexts involving community, collaboration, or totality. This character can express the notion of commonality, such as in shared experiences or collective entities.
Strokes6Radical八Frequency#1799DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
'共' is prevalent in discussions about community and socialism in China, particularly in the context of the Communist Party (共产党). Understanding this character can provide insight into the collective values rooted in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of people holding hands together, each representing a part of a whole. The character '共' looks like two sides coming together, emphasizing unity and sharing. Pronounce it as 'gòng'—think of a gong ringing to signify unity.
Meanings of 共
gòng(gong4)
1common
2general
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About 共
共Simplified
6Strokes
八Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#1799Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 共
Quick Contrast
共同 (gòngtóng) vs 一起 (yīqǐ) — use 共同 when emphasizing shared characteristics or commonality, while 一起 focuses more on the act of doing something together.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of people holding hands together, each representing a part of a whole. The character '共' looks like two sides coming together, emphasizing unity and sharing. Pronounce it as 'gòng'—think of a gong ringing to signify unity.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '共' with similar-sounding characters; it specifically relates to sharing and togetherness. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is often seen in written language. Common collocations include '共同' (gòngtóng) meaning 'together' or '共识' (gòngshí) meaning 'consensus'.
HSK Study Tips
Although '共' is not strictly categorized in the HSK levels, it is essential for HSK 3 learners as it appears in phrases like '共同努力' (gòngtóng nǔlì) meaning 'work together'. Focus on its use in expressions that emphasize collective action.
Cultural Note
'共' is prevalent in discussions about community and socialism in China, particularly in the context of the Communist Party (共产党). Understanding this character can provide insight into the collective values rooted in Chinese society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '共' with '共鸣' (gòngmíng) which means 'resonance'; the former focuses on sharing. A mistake might be saying '我共喜欢这个' instead of '我喜欢这个' (I like this) without the need for '共'.
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Grammar Patterns of 共
共 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
wǒ rèn wéi qǔ dé chéng gōng wéi yī de gòng tóng yào sù shì qín fèn。
I think the only common denominator of success is hard work.
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爱沙尼亚议会已经通过了宣布共和国完全独立的决议。
ài shā ní yà yì huì yǐ jīng tōng guò le xuān bù gòng hé guó wán quán dú lì de jué yì。
The Estonian parliament has passed a resolution declaring the republic fully independent.
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这可能是人所共知的事实，但我却不知道。
zhè kě néng shì rén suǒ gòng zhī de shì shí， ， dàn wǒ què bù zhī。
It may be a well-known fact, but I didn't know it.
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作者们不了解出版界的实际情况，这是人所共知的。
zuò zhě mén bù le jiě chū bǎn jiè de shí jì qíng kuàng， ， zhè shì rén suǒ gòng zhī。
Authors are famously ignorant about the realities of publishing.
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他们正用德语交谈，这是他们唯一的共同语言。
tā mén zhèng yòng dé yǔ jiāo tán， ， zhè shì tā mén wéi yī de gòng tóng yǔ。
They were conversing in German, their only common language.
Cultural Notes for 共
🏮Cultural insight
'共' is prevalent in discussions about community and socialism in China, particularly in the context of the Communist Party (共产党). Understanding this character can provide insight into the collective values rooted in Chinese society.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the emphasis on individualism often contrasts with the Chinese focus on community and collective action represented by '共'.
Word Family of 共
Compounds34
供gong1to provide
暴Bao4surname Bao
恭gong1respectful
殿dian4palace hall
巷xiang4lane
洪Hong2surname Hong
粪fen4manure, dung; shit, excrement
哄hong1roar of laughter (onom.)
烘hong1to bake
拱gong3to salute, to bow; arched; arch
龚Gong1to give, to present; reverential
巽xun4mild, modest, obedient; southeast; 5th of the 8 trigrams
