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共同

HSK 3Word · Adjective · Adverb

common; mutual; shared; together

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Meanings

2 senses · 8 examples
1.

adjective

common; mutual; shared; joint

Used to describe attributes, goals, or characteristics that are shared among people or groups. Often paired with abstract nouns like 点 (point), 目标 (goal), or 利益 (interest).

Wǒ我
men们
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
gòng共
tóng同
diǎn点
 。

We have a lot in common.

Zhè这
shì是
quán全
guó国
rén人
mín民
de的
gòng共
tóng同
xīn心
yuàn愿
 。

This is the shared wish of all the people in the country.

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Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
zhǎo找
dào到
gòng共
tóng同
yǔ语
yán言
 。

We need to find common ground.

Bǎo保
hù护
huán环
jìng境
shì是
rén人
lèi类
de的
gòng共
tóng同
zé责
rèn任
 。

Protecting the environment is the shared responsibility of humanity.

2.

adverb

together; jointly; collectively

Indicates that an action is performed by multiple parties in unison. Often used with verbs like 努力 (strive), 完成 (complete), or 面对 (face).

Ràng让
wǒ我
men们
yī一
qǐ起
gòng共
tóng同
nǔ努
lì力
 。

Let us work hard together.

Liǎng两
guó国
gòng共
tóng同
qiān签
shǔ署
le了
hé和
píng平
xié协
yì议
 。

The two countries jointly signed a peace agreement.

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Wǒ我
men们
xū需
yào要
gòng共
tóng同
miàn面
duì对
zhè这
gè个
tiǎo挑
zhàn战
 。

We need to face this challenge together.

Dà大
jiā家
gòng共
tóng同
wán完
chéng成
le了
zhè这
xiàng项
jiān艰
jù巨
de的
rèn任
wu务
 。

Everyone collectively completed this arduous task.