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March 24, 2026
共同gòngtóng(gong4tong2)
共同 (gòngtóng) refers to something that is shared or done together by multiple parties. It is commonly used in contexts involving collaboration, community, or mutual interests, emphasizing the idea of unity and collective effort.
Frequency#2510DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of collaboration and community is deeply rooted in Confucian values, emphasizing harmony and collective responsibility in both personal and professional relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of friends holding hands in a circle, symbolizing their joint efforts and shared experiences. The character 共同 consists of '共' (together) and '同' (same), which together create the idea of being in sync or in agreement, just like friends working together.
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AI Study Notes for 共同
Quick Contrast
共同 (gòngtóng) vs 合作 (hézuò) — use 共同 when emphasizing shared aspects or unity, while 合作 focuses more on the act of collaboration.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of friends holding hands in a circle, symbolizing their joint efforts and shared experiences. The character 共同 consists of '共' (together) and '同' (same), which together create the idea of being in sync or in agreement, just like friends working together.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial; 'gòng' (共) is fourth tone and 'tóng' (同) is second tone. Common collocations include '共同努力' (to work together) and '共同发展' (joint development), often used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 共同 connects well with other words about cooperation and community, such as 合作 (hézuò, cooperation) or 一起 (yīqǐ, together). Focus on using it in collaborative contexts to strengthen understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of collaboration and community is deeply rooted in Confucian values, emphasizing harmony and collective responsibility in both personal and professional relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 共同 with 单独 (dāndú), which means 'alone' or 'individually.' For example, saying '我们共同去' (Wǒmen gòngtóng qù) is correct for 'We go together,' while '我们单独去' (Wǒmen dāndú qù) would mean 'We go separately,' which is a different meaning.
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Grammar Patterns of 共同
共同 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 5 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.
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我们还是共同熬过来了,结果成了好友.
wǒ mén huán shì gòng tóng āo guò lái le, , jié guǒ chéng le hǎo.
We also went through hell together and ended up great friends.
Cultural Notes for 共同
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of collaboration and community is deeply rooted in Confucian values, emphasizing harmony and collective responsibility in both personal and professional relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 共同
Yes, 共同 is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, often used in business and community discussions.
The opposite would be 独自 (dúzì), meaning alone or individually.
You can say '我们需要共同努力' (Wǒmen xūyào gòngtóng nǔlì), meaning 'We need to work together.'.
