HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
共 — common
- Reading
- gòng
- Meaning
- common; together; altogether
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
共 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is gòng and it means common; together; altogether. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
共 appears in everyday chinese words such as 共 (common, together, total), 一共 (altogether) and 公共 (public, common).
Chinese words containing 共
Frequently asked questions
What does 共 mean in Chinese?
共 means common; together; altogether in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 共 read?
共 is read gòng. Reading it inside real words — 共 and 一共 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 共 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 共 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 共 in a word?
A common word containing 共 is 共 (gòng) — "common, together, total". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 共 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 共 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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