tóng

朣

Character · Adjective · Adverb · Preposition · VerbTraditional同

same; together; with

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

4 senses · 10 examples
1.

adjective

same; alike; similar

neutral

Used to describe things that are identical or very similar in nature, appearance, or quality. Often appears in comparative structures.

Wǒ我
men们
yǒu有
hěn很
duō多
gòng共
tóng同
de的
xìng兴
qù趣
 。

We share many common interests.

Zhè这
liǎng两
jiàn件
yī衣
fu服
yán颜
sè色
xiāng相
tóng同
 。

These two pieces of clothing are the same color.

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dà大
tóng同
xiǎo小
yì异

largely the same with minor differences

2.

adverb

together; jointly; in common

neutral

Indicates that an action is performed jointly by multiple parties. Often used with verbs of action or movement.

Wǒ我
men们
tóng同
qù去
kàn看
diàn电
yǐng影
ba吧
 。

Let's go watch a movie together.

Tā他
men们
tóng同
gān甘
gòng共
kǔ苦
 ,
jiàn建
lì立
le了
shēn深
hòu厚
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
 。

They shared joys and sorrows together, establishing a profound friendship.

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tóng同
zhōu舟
gòng共
jì济

to cross a river in the same boat; to cooperate to overcome difficulties

3.

preposition

with; and; as

formal

Used to introduce a companion or object of comparison. In modern Mandarin, 和 (hé) is more common for 'and', but 同 persists in formal contexts and certain dialects.

Wǒ我
tóng同
tā他
shāng商
liang量
guò过
le了
 。

I have discussed it with him.

Cǐ此
shì事
tóng同
nǐ你
wú无
guān关
 。

This matter has nothing to do with you.

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Tóng同
qù去
nián年
xiāng相
bǐ比
 ,
jīn今
nián年
chǎn产
liàng量
zēng增
jiā加
le了
 。

Compared with last year, this year's output has increased.

4.

verb

to participate; to join; to associate with

archaic

Classical usage, now mostly found in set phrases and idioms.

Sǐ死
shēng生
qiè契
kuò阔
 ,
yǔ与
zǐ子
chéng成
shuō说
 。
Zhí执
zǐ子
zhī之
shǒu手
 ,
yǔ与
zǐ子
xié偕
lǎo老
 。

In life and death, separation and union, I have made a promise with you. Holding your hand, I will grow old with you.