tóng
𫍣
speak together; with one voice; joint petition
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to speak with one voice; to speak together in unison
archaicAn archaic term found in classical texts, describing people speaking simultaneously or in agreement. Often implies consensus.
Bǎi百
xìng姓
tóng詷
yán言
，
chēng称
sòng颂
qí其
dé德
。
The common people spoke with one voice, praising his virtue.
Qún群
chén臣
tóng詷
yì议
，
yǐ以
wéi为
dāng当
xíng行
。
The ministers all spoke together in discussion, deeming it appropriate to proceed.
verb
to bring a joint lawsuit; to petition collectively (ancient legal term)
archaicA technical term from ancient Chinese legal terminology, referring to multiple plaintiffs bringing a lawsuit together against a defendant.
Shù数
rén人
tóng詷
sòng讼
，
wèi谓
zhī之
gōng‘
sòng公
讼
’
。
When several people bring a joint lawsuit, it is called 'public litigation'.
Xiāng乡
mín民
tóng詷
sòng讼
yú于
guān官
。
The villagers jointly petitioned the authorities.