同 (tóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 同 (tóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 同 (tóng) means "Same or together". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 同 stroke by stroke?

同 has 6 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 同 and 卟?

同 (tóng) and 卟 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 同?

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

Q: What common words use 同?

Common words containing 同 include: 同学 (tóng xué) — Classmate; 同意 (tóng yì) — To agree; 同时 (tóng shí) — At the same time or simultaneously.

How to Write 同

The character 同 (tóng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

同 is pronounced tóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Same or together.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 同 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 同

同学 tóng xué

Classmate

同意 tóng yì

To agree

同时 tóng shí

At the same time or simultaneously

Example Sentences

他是我的大学同学。

tā shì wǒ de dà xué tóng xué

He is my college classmate.

我不同意你的看法。

wǒ bù tóng yì nǐ de kàn fǎ

I don't agree with your view.

两个活动同时开始。

liǎng gè huó dòng tóng shí kāi shǐ

The two activities start at the same time.

Similar Characters

卟 bǔ

古 gǔ

句 gōu

Practice Writing 同 (tóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 同

What does 同 (tóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 同 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 同 and 卟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 同?

What common words use 同?

How to Write 同 (tóng)