HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
同 — same
- Reading
- tóng
- Meaning
- same; together; with
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
同 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is tóng and it means same; together; with. 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.
同 appears in everyday chinese words such as 同 (same, together with), 同学 (classmate, schoolmate) and 不同 (different; not same).
Chinese words containing 同
Frequently asked questions
What does 同 mean in Chinese?
同 means same; together; with in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 同 read?
同 is read tóng. Reading it inside real words — 同 and 同学 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 同 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 同 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 同 in a word?
A common word containing 同 is 同 (tóng) — "same, together with". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 同 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 同 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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