同 (tóng) - same & identical

同Tone 2

tóng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 冂

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同 · tóng

same;

identical;

together;

with;

in common;

similar.

sameidenticaltogether

Usage highlights

SameTogetherClassmateColleagueAgreeSynchronous

Synonyms

  • 共— together; common
  • 齐— together; simultaneously
  • 似— similar; alike

Antonyms

  • 异— different; unusual
  • 独— alone; solitary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We are in the same class (同班).
  • They work together (一同工作).
  • I agree with you (我同意你的看法).
  • This is synchronous (同步).

Collocations

  • Same(相同)
  • Together(一起)
  • Classmate(同学)
  • Colleague(同事)
  • Agree(同意)
  • Synchronous(同步)

Idioms

  • Different roads lead to the same destination(殊途同归)
  • Share the same hatred against the enemy(同仇敌忾)
  • Seek common ground while reserving differences(求同存异)
  • Through thick and thin(同甘共苦)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents harmony, unity, and shared purpose in Confucian values.
  • Historically used in concepts of social harmony and collective identity.

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