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共同 (gòngtóng) vs 合作 (hézuò) — use 共同 when emphasizing shared aspects or unity, while 合作 focuses more on the act of collaboration.
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial; 'gòng' (共) is fourth tone and 'tóng' (同) is second tone. Common collocations include '共同努力' (to work together) and '共同发展' (joint development), often used in both formal and informal contexts.
As an HSK Level 4 word, 共同 connects well with other words about cooperation and community, such as 合作 (hézuò, cooperation) or 一起 (yīqǐ, together). Focus on using it in collaborative contexts to strengthen understanding.
Learners often confuse 共同 with 单独 (dāndú), which means 'alone' or 'individually.' For example, saying '我们共同去' (Wǒmen gòngtóng qù) is correct for 'We go together,' while '我们单独去' (Wǒmen dāndú qù) would mean 'We go separately,' which is a different meaning.
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How to say common in Chinese
“common” in Chinese is共同
共同 (gòngtóng) refers to something that is shared or done together by multiple parties. It is commonly used in contexts involving collaboration, community, or mutual interests, emphasizing the idea of unity and collective effort.
When to use 共同
Be cautious with the pronunciation, as the tones are crucial; 'gòng' (共) is fourth tone and 'tóng' (同) is second tone. Common collocations include '共同努力' (to work together) and '共同发展' (joint development), often used in both formal and informal contexts.
共同 or something close to it
共同 (gòngtóng) vs 合作 (hézuò) — use 共同 when emphasizing shared aspects or unity, while 合作 focuses more on the act of collaboration.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 共同 with 单独 (dāndú), which means 'alone' or 'individually.' For example, saying '我们共同去' (Wǒmen gòngtóng qù) is correct for 'We go together,' while '我们单独去' (Wǒmen dāndú qù) would mean 'We go separately,' which is a different meaning.
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Grammar patterns of 共同
共同 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 5 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.
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我认为取得成功唯一的____要素是勤奋。
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Yes, 共同 is suitable for both formal and informal contexts, often used in business and community discussions.
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