同
same; together; with; and; surname
Meanings
10 senses · 25 examplesadjective
same; identical; alike
Describes things that are identical or have no difference.
These two mobile phones have the same color.
We are the same age, both 20 years old this year.
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Equal pay for equal work is a fair labor principle.
The answer to this question is largely the same as his with minor differences.
Don't make the same mistake again.
verb
to be the same as; to equal
Used to state that two things are identical in meaning, form, or identity.
The Chinese character "弍" is the same as "二".
His approach is the same as the proposal from last week.
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This software has similar functions to the one I used before.
adjective
joint; common; shared
Describes things that involve multiple people or groups together.
We completed this project together.
Everyone sat down for a meeting to discuss solutions together.
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This is a shared interest between our two countries.
adverb
together; jointly; in unison
Used to describe actions done by multiple people at the same time.
We shared joys and hardships and got through the hardest days together.
We two share a dormitory and have a very good relationship.
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Everyone stood up together to applaud and welcome the new teacher.
preposition
with; to; towards
Used to introduce the target or partner of an action, equivalent to "跟" or "with" in English.
Please discuss the problem with the teacher.
He shared his new discovery with his friends.
preposition
compared with; as compared to
Used to compare two things or situations, equivalent to "compared with" in English.
He is as smart as his older brother.
This year's weather is different from previous years.
preposition
about; concerning; related to
Used to indicate the relationship between a person and an event or matter.
He has nothing to do with this matter.
This report is closely related to the company's development.
preposition
for; on behalf of
dialectUsed in northern Chinese dialects to mean "for" or "on behalf of", equivalent to "给" in standard Mandarin.
I have been keeping this letter for you all the time.
Don't worry, I will give you some advice.
conjunction
and; plus; together with
Used to connect two or more nouns, pronouns, or clauses, equivalent to "and" in English.
I will go to the supermarket to buy things with you.
Both Dad and Mom support my decision.
noun
surname Tong
Used as a Chinese family name.
My teacher's surname is Tong, you can call him Teacher Tong.