Chinese word

相同

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiāng tóng

Meaning

  • adjectivesame

Example

我们的看法相同。wǒ men de kàn fǎ xiāng tóng

Our views are the same.

Illustration for 相同 (same)

More examples

他们的答案相同。tā men de dá àn xiāng tóng

Their answers are the same.

Core concept

Different sides meet at one matching point, so comparison ends with no gap between them.

Common phrases

  • 看法相同kàn fǎ xiāng tóng

    same views

  • 意见相同yì jiàn xiāng tóng

    same opinions

  • 答案相同dá àn xiāng tóng

    same answers

Similar words

一样yí yàng: Equal in appearance or degree, with no noticeable difference.
同样tóng yàng: The same in manner or state, with no change in how something is done or experienced.

Definition in Chinese

表示双方或多方在性质、程度或结论上无异，彼此相符。biǎo shì shuāng fāng huò duō fāng zài xìng zhì chéng dù huò jié lùn shàng wú yì bí cǐ xiāng fú

Word origin

相同 (xiāngtóng, "same") is formed from 相 (xiāng, "mutual") + 同 (tóng, "same"), showing that the sides match without difference.

Usage tips

  • The adjective can describe ideas and judgments as well as visible things, so it belongs in discussions of answers, plans, and opinions.

Other meanings

  • in agreementadjective

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