HSK · Level 57
105 words
Chinese word
共同体
Pronunciation
Pinyingòng tóng tǐ
Meaning
- nouncommunity
Example
这个街区是一个紧密的共同体。zhè ge jiē qū shì yí gè jǐn mì de gòng tóng tǐ
This neighborhood is a close-knit community.
More examples
处理全球问题需要建立共同体意识。chú lǐ quán qiú wèn tí xū yào jiàn lì gòng tóng tǐ yì shí
Addressing global problems requires building a sense of community.
Core concept
A shared social body in which people or groups are linked by common aims, duties, or identity and a sense of belonging.
Common phrases
构建共同体gòu jiàn gòng tóng tǐ
build a community
人类命运共同体rén lèi mìng yùn gòng tóng tǐ
community of shared future for humanity
全球共同体quán qiú gòng tóng tǐ
global community
Similar words
集体jí tǐ: A group of people with a common purpose or status within a school, workplace, or similar setting.
组织zǔ zhī: A structured group that uses assigned roles and resources to achieve a purpose.
社区shè qū: A community formed around a residential area, its residents, and nearby services.
Definition in Chinese
指由有共同利益、责任或身份的一群人或单位组成，成员之间存在联系、互动与归属感，常为实现共同目标或维持生活而相互依存。zhǐ yóu yǒu gòng tóng lì yì zé rèn huò shēn fèn de yì qún rén huò dān wèi zǔ chéng chéng yuán zhī jiān cún zài lián xì hù dòng yǔ guī shú gǎn cháng wèi shí xiàn gòng tóng mù biāo huò wéi chí shēng huó ér xiāng hù yī cún
Word origin
共 (gòng, "together") + 同 (tóng, "same") + 体 (tǐ, "body") forms the image of a whole made from members that share something and function as one.
Usage tips
- In conversational Chinese, this word often sounds formal or analytical, so it fits discussions of social ties and shared responsibility better than casual talk about a nearby area.