HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
general
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
to share
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
together
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
total
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
altogether
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
all, total; together; to share
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
abbr. for 共產黨
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
Communist party
HSK 4, d, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
共
gòng
abbr. for 共產黨|共产党[Gong4 chan3 dang3], Communist party
HSK 4, unknown, 6 strokes, radical 八, rank #1799, Medium
gòng(gong4) T4
1common
2general
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March 24, 2026
共gòng(gong4)
The character '共' (gòng) conveys the idea of sharing or togetherness. It is commonly used in contexts involving community, collaboration, or totality. This character can express the notion of commonality, such as in shared experiences or collective entities.
Strokes6Radical八Frequency#1799DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
'共' is prevalent in discussions about community and socialism in China, particularly in the context of the Communist Party (共产党). Understanding this character can provide insight into the collective values rooted in Chinese society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of people holding hands together, each representing a part of a whole. The character '共' looks like two sides coming together, emphasizing unity and sharing. Pronounce it as 'gòng'—think of a gong ringing to signify unity.
Meanings of 共
gòng(gong4)
1common
2general
Exercise 1 of 2
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About 共
共Simplified
6Strokes
八Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#1799Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 共
Quick Contrast
共同 (gòngtóng) vs 一起 (yīqǐ) — use 共同 when emphasizing shared characteristics or commonality, while 一起 focuses more on the act of doing something together.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '共' with similar-sounding characters; it specifically relates to sharing and togetherness. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is often seen in written language. Common collocations include '共同' (gòngtóng) meaning 'together' or '共识' (gòngshí) meaning 'consensus'.
HSK Study Tips
Although '共' is not strictly categorized in the HSK levels, it is essential for HSK 3 learners as it appears in phrases like '共同努力' (gòngtóng nǔlì) meaning 'work together'. Focus on its use in expressions that emphasize collective action.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '共' with '共鸣' (gòngmíng) which means 'resonance'; the former focuses on sharing. A mistake might be saying '我共喜欢这个' instead of '我喜欢这个' (I like this) without the need for '共'.
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Pronunciation of 共
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 共?
Decomposition of 共
IDS Structure⿳廾一八
共Full Character
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廾gong3
top
一yi1
middle
八ba1
bottom
Exercise 1 of 3
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 共?
How to say common in Chinese
“common” in Chinese is共gòng
The character '共' (gòng) conveys the idea of sharing or togetherness. It is commonly used in contexts involving community, collaboration, or totality. This character can express the notion of commonality, such as in shared experiences or collective entities.
When to use 共
Be careful not to confuse '共' with similar-sounding characters; it specifically relates to sharing and togetherness. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but is often seen in written language. Common collocations include '共同' (gòngtóng) meaning 'together' or '共识' (gòngshí) meaning 'consensus'.
共 or something close to it
共同 (gòngtóng) vs 一起 (yīqǐ) — use 共同 when emphasizing shared characteristics or commonality, while 一起 focuses more on the act of doing something together.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '共' with '共鸣' (gòngmíng) which means 'resonance'; the former focuses on sharing. A mistake might be saying '我共喜欢这个' instead of '我喜欢这个' (I like this) without the need for '共'.
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共
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Grammar Patterns of 共
共 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
