Usage of 共
The character 共 (gòng) primarily means "together," "all," or "total." It is often used to indicate a collective or combined quantity or action. For example, when counting people or items, 共 can express the total number, as in "共有五个人" (there are five people in total).
Common Collocations
- 共有 (gòngyǒu): to have in total, to share
- 共同 (gòngtóng): jointly, together
- 共度 (gòng dù): to spend (time) together
These collocations emphasize cooperation, sharing, or total amounts.
Nuances and Usage Notes
共 is often used in formal or written contexts to express totals or joint actions. It can appear before verbs or nouns to highlight collective participation or sum. It differs from similar words like 一起 (yīqǐ), which focuses more on the action of doing something together rather than the total or shared aspect.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 共 with 公 (gōng), which means "public" or "fair." Although they sound similar, their meanings and uses differ significantly.
Understanding 共 helps learners express ideas about total amounts and joint actions clearly and naturally.
Usage of 共
The character 共 (gòng) primarily means "together," "all," or "total." It is often used to indicate a collective or combined quantity or action. For example, when counting people or items, 共 can express the total number, as in "共有五个人" (there are five people in total).
Common Collocations
- 共有 (gòngyǒu): to have in total, to share
- 共同 (gòngtóng): jointly, together
- 共度 (gòng dù): to spend (time) together
These collocations emphasize cooperation, sharing, or total amounts.
Nuances and Usage Notes
共 is often used in formal or written contexts to express totals or joint actions. It can appear before verbs or nouns to highlight collective participation or sum. It differs from similar words like 一起 (yīqǐ), which focuses more on the action of doing something together rather than the total or shared aspect.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 共 with 公 (gōng), which means "public" or "fair." Although they sound similar, their meanings and uses differ significantly.
Understanding 共 helps learners express ideas about total amounts and joint actions clearly and naturally.
Usage of 共
The character 共 (gòng) primarily means "together," "all," or "total." It is often used to indicate a collective or combined quantity or action. For example, when counting people or items, 共 can express the total number, as in "共有五个人" (there are five people in total).
Common Collocations
- 共有 (gòngyǒu): to have in total, to share
- 共同 (gòngtóng): jointly, together
- 共度 (gòng dù): to spend (time) together
These collocations emphasize cooperation, sharing, or total amounts.
Nuances and Usage Notes
共 is often used in formal or written contexts to express totals or joint actions. It can appear before verbs or nouns to highlight collective participation or sum. It differs from similar words like 一起 (yīqǐ), which focuses more on the action of doing something together rather than the total or shared aspect.
Common Confusion
Don't confuse 共 with 公 (gōng), which means "public" or "fair." Although they sound similar, their meanings and uses differ significantly.
Understanding 共 helps learners express ideas about total amounts and joint actions clearly and naturally.