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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
共有gòngyǒuto have altogetherHSK 3, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #9507, Medium
共有gòngyǒuin allHSK 3, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #9507, Medium
gòngyǒu(gong4you3)gong you T4
  1. 1to have altogether
  2. 2in all
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March 24, 2026

共有gòngyǒu(gong4you3)

共有 means 'to have altogether' or 'to share'. It is commonly used when discussing shared ownership or collective amounts, such as shared resources or total counts among a group. The term conveys a sense of communal or joint possession.

Strokes12Frequency#9507DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of sharing and communal resources is often emphasized, especially in social and business contexts. This reflects the traditional value of community and collective welfare.

Memory Tip

Think of 共有 as 'growing together' (共 - 'together' and 有 - 'to have'). Imagine a group of friends planting a garden (共) where everyone contributes seeds (有) and shares in the harvest.

Meanings of 共有

gòngyǒu(gong4you3)
1to have altogether
2in all
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共有Simplified
12Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL3YCTL4HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

共有 (gòngyǒu) vs 共同 (gòngtóng) — use 共有 when emphasizing shared ownership, while 共同 focuses on joint action or collaboration.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 共有 with 共同 (gòngtóng), which means 'together' but emphasizes collaboration rather than possession. It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal or business discussions about ownership.

HSK Study Tips

Though not a specific HSK word, 共有 connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to sharing and possession, like 有 (yǒu - to have) and 共同 (gòngtóng - common). Focus on its usage in contexts of ownership and collective amounts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 共有 in contexts where possession by a single person is implied, such as saying '我共有这本书' (Wǒ gòng yǒu zhè běn shū) when it should be '我有这本书' (Wǒ yǒu zhè běn shū - I have this book).

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Component Characters

共gòngcommon
HSK 46 strokes八
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有yǒuto have
HSK 16 strokes月
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How to say to have altogether in Chinese

“to have altogether” in Chinese is共有gòngyǒu

共有 means 'to have altogether' or 'to share'. It is commonly used when discussing shared ownership or collective amounts, such as shared resources or total counts among a group. The term conveys a sense of communal or joint possession.

When to use 共有

Be careful not to confuse 共有 with 共同 (gòngtóng), which means 'together' but emphasizes collaboration rather than possession. It's often used in formal contexts, such as legal or business discussions about ownership.

共有 or something close to it

共有 (gòngyǒu) vs 共同 (gòngtóng) — use 共有 when emphasizing shared ownership, while 共同 focuses on joint action or collaboration.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 共有 in contexts where possession by a single person is implied, such as saying '我共有这本书' (Wǒ gòng yǒu zhè běn shū) when it should be '我有这本书' (Wǒ yǒu zhè běn shū - I have this book).

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Frequently Asked Questions about 共有

You can say '我们共有三本书' (Wǒmen gòng yǒu sān běn shū), meaning 'We have a total of three books'.

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