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共享 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
共享gòngxiǎngto shareHSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6760, Hard
共享gòngxiǎngto enjoy togetherHSK 5, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #6760, Hard
gòngxiǎng(gong4xiang3)gong xiang T4
  1. 1to share
  2. 2to enjoy together
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March 24, 2026

共享gòngxiǎng(gong4xiang3)

共享 (gòngxiǎng) means 'to share' or 'to enjoy together.' It is commonly used in contexts where resources, experiences, or benefits are collectively utilized or enjoyed by a group. This term emphasizes collaboration and communal enjoyment, often seen in discussions about technology, social services, or community activities.

Strokes14Frequency#6760DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

共享 is closely tied to the concept of the sharing economy, which has gained immense popularity in China. Services like bike-sharing and car-sharing embody this idea and reflect a shift towards communal resources in urban living.

Memory Tip

Think of 共享 as '共同享受' (together enjoy). The character '共' (gòng) resembles two people side by side, sharing something, while '享' (xiǎng) suggests a sense of enjoyment. Imagine these two people happily sharing a delicious meal, reinforcing the idea of sharing and enjoyment together.

Meanings of 共享

gòngxiǎng(gong4xiang3)
1to share
2to enjoy together
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About 共享

共享Simplified
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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共享 (gòngxiǎng) vs 共享 (gòngxiǎng) — use 共享 when emphasizing collective enjoyment of resources, while 使用 (shǐyòng) focuses on the act of using something without the communal aspect.

Usage Notes

Be careful with the tone; '共享' has a rising tone on the second syllable. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business and social environments. Common collocations include '共享经济' (sharing economy) and '共享资源' (shared resources).

HSK Study Tips

Though not an HSK word, 共享 connects well with HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to community and cooperation. Students should focus on understanding its application in phrases and how it relates to concepts of sharing in society.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 共享 with 分享 (fēnxiǎng), which has a slightly different nuance. Remember, 共享 emphasizes communal enjoyment, while 分享 suggests dividing or distributing something.

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Component Characters

共gòngcommon
HSK 46 strokes八
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享xiǎngto enjoy
HSK 78 strokes亠
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How to say to share in Chinese

“to share” in Chinese is共享gòngxiǎng

共享 (gòngxiǎng) means 'to share' or 'to enjoy together.' It is commonly used in contexts where resources, experiences, or benefits are collectively utilized or enjoyed by a group. This term emphasizes collaboration and communal enjoyment, often seen in discussions about technology, social services, or community activities.

When to use 共享

Be careful with the tone; '共享' has a rising tone on the second syllable. It's often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in business and social environments. Common collocations include '共享经济' (sharing economy) and '共享资源' (shared resources).

共享 or something close to it

共享 (gòngxiǎng) vs 共享 (gòngxiǎng) — use 共享 when emphasizing collective enjoyment of resources, while 使用 (shǐyòng) focuses on the act of using something without the communal aspect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 共享 with 分享 (fēnxiǎng), which has a slightly different nuance. Remember, 共享 emphasizes communal enjoyment, while 分享 suggests dividing or distributing something.

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You can say '我们可以共享这个资源' (We can share this resource).

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