Everyday characterShape

共

gòng

together; share

Frequency
#330Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

廿twentyShape八eightShape共together; share

Originally two hands holding something together

Shape Parts match by shape only.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

共 gives the sound in

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Built from 共 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 2

  • 公共汽车gōnggòng qìchēbusHSK 2 Estimated
  • 一共yígòngin totalHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 1

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