共 (gòng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 共 (gòng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 共 (gòng) means "Together / Total". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 共 stroke by stroke?

共 has 6 strokes. The radical is 八. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 共 and 公?

共 (gòng) and 公 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 共?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 共?

Common words containing 共 include: 一共 (yī gòng) — altogether; in total; 共同 (gòng tóng) — Common / Joint; 公共 (gōng gòng) — Public.

How to Write 共

The character 共 (gòng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

共 is pronounced gòng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Together / Total.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 共 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 共

一共 yī gòng

altogether; in total

共同 gòng tóng

Common / Joint

公共 gōng gòng

Public

Example Sentences

一共多少钱？

yī gòng duō shǎo qián

How much is it in total?

我们有共同的爱好。

wǒ men yǒu gòng tóng de ài hào

We have common hobbies.

请坐公共汽车。

qǐng zuò gōng gòng qì chē

Please take the bus.

Similar Characters

公 gōng

六 liù

兮 xī

Practice Writing 共 (gòng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 共

What does 共 (gòng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 共 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 共 and 公?

What mistakes do learners make writing 共?

What common words use 共?

How to Write 共 (gòng)