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    Expressing "together" with 同 (tóng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 同 + Object + Verb

    Explanation

    The word 同 (tóng) means "together" or "with" and is used to indicate that an action is done jointly or in the company of someone. It often appears in more formal or written contexts, functioning similarly to 一起 but with a more literary tone.

    Examples

    • 他同家人一起度过了一个愉快的假期。

      Tā tóng jiārén yīqǐ dùguò le yīgè yúkuài de jiàqī.

      He spent a pleasant vacation with his family.

    • 我想同你商量一件事。

      Wǒ xiǎng tóng nǐ shāngliáng yī jiàn shì.

      I'd like to discuss something with you.

    • 她同几位同事合作完成了这个项目。

      Tā tóng jǐ wèi tóngshì hézuò wánchéng le zhège xiàngmù.

      She collaborated with several colleagues to complete this project.

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