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    Expressing 'jointly' or 'together' with 共同 (gòngtóng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    共同 + Verb / 共同 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    共同 (gòngtóng) means "jointly," "together," or "common" and can function as an adverb or adjective. As an adverb, it modifies a verb to indicate that an action is done collectively. As an adjective, it describes something shared or mutual, as in 共同利益 (common interests).

    Examples

    • 我们需要共同努力才能完成这个任务。

      Wǒmen xūyào gòngtóng nǔlì cái néng wánchéng zhège rènwu.

      We need to work together to complete this task.

    • 保护环境是我们的共同责任。

      Bǎohù huánjìng shì wǒmen de gòngtóng zérèn.

      Protecting the environment is our shared responsibility.

    • 两家公司共同开发了这款产品。

      Liǎng jiā gōngsī gòngtóng kāifā le zhè kuǎn chǎnpǐn.

      The two companies jointly developed this product.

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