COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 共 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two hands 八 holding one object 廾
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How to Write 共 (gòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
common
gòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
gòng
共
common
Common words
yí gòng
一共
altogether
gōng gòng
公共
public; common; communal
gòng tóng
共同
common; joint; jointly; together
gòng xiǎng
共享
to share; to enjoy together
zǒng gòng
总共
altogether; in sum; in all; in total
gòng jì
共计
to sum up to; to total
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
共
共
共
共
共
共
共
共
LEARNING TIP
Remember 共
Say “gòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 共
Common words and phrases
yí gòng
altogether
gōng gòng
public; common; communal
gòng tóng
common; joint; jointly; together
gòng xiǎng
to share; to enjoy together
zǒng gòng
altogether; in sum; in all; in total
gòng jì
to sum up to; to total
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“共”。
Zhège zì shì “gòng”.
This character is “共”.
我正在学习“共”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “gòng” zì.
I am learning the character “共”.
请写一遍“共”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “gòng”.
Please write “共” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 共?
共 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 共 (gòng) mean?
共 (gòng) means common.
What is the radical of 共?
The radical of 共 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.