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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
同人tóngréncolleaguesHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #35749, Very Hard
同人tóngrénfellowship (among people)HSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #35749, Very Hard
tóngrén(tong2ren2)tong ren T2
  1. 1colleagues
  2. 2fellowship (among people)
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March 24, 2026

同人tóngrén(tong2ren2)

The term '同人' (tóngrén) refers to individuals who share common interests or beliefs, often used in the context of colleagues or peers within a specific community. It can also imply a sense of fellowship and collaboration among people, particularly in creative or professional settings.

Strokes8Frequency#35749DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

'同人' is especially prevalent in subcultures such as the 'doujin' (同人) community, where enthusiasts create and share original works, emphasizing collaboration and shared passion.

Memory tip

Imagine a group of friends (同) gathering to work on a project (人), united by their shared interests. The characters together show a connection, like a team where everyone is a '同人'—working together as one.

Meanings of 同人

tóngrén(tong2ren2)
1colleagues
2fellowship (among people)
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同人Simplified
8Strokes
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#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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Usage Notes

When using '同人', it is important to note that it often carries a more informal connotation of camaraderie compared to the more formal '同事' (tóngshì) for 'colleague.' Avoid confusing it with '人同' (rén tóng), which is incorrect.

HSK Study Tips

While '同人' is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it relates to social interaction commonly encountered in HSK 3-4 levels. Students should focus on the context in which it is used, especially concerning community and collaboration.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '同人' with '同事' (tóngshì), which specifically means 'colleague' in a professional sense. Remember, '同人' emphasizes shared interests rather than just a work relationship.

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Component characters

同tóng(used in given names)
HSK 56 strokes口
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人rénman
HSK 12 strokes人
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How to say colleagues in Chinese

“colleagues” in Chinese is同人tóngrén

The term '同人' (tóngrén) refers to individuals who share common interests or beliefs, often used in the context of colleagues or peers within a specific community. It can also imply a sense of fellowship and collaboration among people, particularly in creative or professional settings.

When to use 同人

When using '同人', it is important to note that it often carries a more informal connotation of camaraderie compared to the more formal '同事' (tóngshì) for 'colleague.' Avoid confusing it with '人同' (rén tóng), which is incorrect.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '同人' with '同事' (tóngshì), which specifically means 'colleague' in a professional sense. Remember, '同人' emphasizes shared interests rather than just a work relationship.

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'同人' typically refers to colleagues or peers with shared interests, but it can also apply to friends within certain contexts.

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