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同行 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
同行tónghángperson of the same professionHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #7841, Hard
同行tónghángto journey togetherHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #7841, Hard
同行tónghángof the same trade, occupation or industryHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #7841, Hard
同行tóngxíngperson of the same professionHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #7841, Hard
同行tóngxíngto journey togetherHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #7841, Hard
同行tóngxíngof the same trade, occupation or industryHSK 6, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #7841, Hard
tóngháng(tong2hang2)
primary
T2
  1. 1person of the same profession
  2. 2to journey together
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March 24, 2026

同行tóngháng(tong2hang2)

同行 (tóngháng) refers to traveling together or being in the same field or profession. It can be used to describe individuals who share the same occupation or industry, highlighting camaraderie and collaboration in a professional context.

Strokes12Frequency#7841DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, networking and building relationships within one's profession is highly valued, making the concept of 同行 significant in both social and business interactions.

Memory Tip

Imagine two travelers holding hands and walking down the same path (同行) together. The '同' (tóng) character looks like two people standing together, while '行' (háng) represents a journey or a line, reinforcing the idea of traveling together.

Meanings of 同行

tóngháng(tong2hang2)
primary
1person of the same profession
2to journey together
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About 同行

同行Simplified
12Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 同行

Quick Contrast

同行 (tóngháng) vs 同业 (tóngyè) — use 同行 when emphasizing traveling together or collaboration, while 同业 focuses more on being in the same industry or profession without the travel connotation.

Usage Notes

Avoid confusing 同行 with similar terms like 同志 (tóngzhì), which has a different connotation. The term is more formal and is commonly used in professional settings, so ensure the context is appropriate when using it.

HSK Study Tips

While 同行 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with other HSK Level 4 words related to professions and activities (e.g., 工作, gōngzuò). Focus on its usage in professional dialogues and networking contexts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 同行 in casual contexts, saying, '我们是同行' when referring to friends, which should be avoided. Instead, use '我们是朋友' for friends.

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Component Characters

同tóng(used in given names)
HSK 56 strokes口
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行xíngto walk
HSK 36 strokes行
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How to say person of the same profession in Chinese

“person of the same profession” in Chinese is同行tóngháng

同行 (tóngháng) refers to traveling together or being in the same field or profession. It can be used to describe individuals who share the same occupation or industry, highlighting camaraderie and collaboration in a professional context.

When to use 同行

Avoid confusing 同行 with similar terms like 同志 (tóngzhì), which has a different connotation. The term is more formal and is commonly used in professional settings, so ensure the context is appropriate when using it.

同行 or something close to it

同行 (tóngháng) vs 同业 (tóngyè) — use 同行 when emphasizing traveling together or collaboration, while 同业 focuses more on being in the same industry or profession without the travel connotation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 同行 in casual contexts, saying, '我们是同行' when referring to friends, which should be avoided. Instead, use '我们是朋友' for friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 同行

No, 同行 is primarily used in professional contexts. For friends traveling together, use 朋友 (péngyǒu) instead.

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