Component 同 (tóng) | Sound Clue

Sound Clues (Phonetic)

同

tóngSound ClueSound clue Tóng (Same / Together)

Strokes 6 strokes

Clue Type Sound Clues (Phonetic)

Derivatives 4 chars

HSK Words 6 words

Core Meaning

Same, united voices, sound clue for tóng / dòng

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 同 inside new characters. It often works like a tóng sound clue; the changing part usually tells you the meaning area.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

Identify component 同

Locate component 同 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

Leverage phonetic sound clue (tóng)

Use 同 as a sound anchor; the character has high likelihood of sharing pronunciation or rhyming with "tóng".

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (4 characters)

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铜

tóngMeaning Clue

钅

copper

洞

dòngMeaning Clue

氵

hole

筒

tǒngMeaning Clue

竹

tube, cylinder, thick bamboo

桐

tóngMeaning Clue

木

paulownia tree

词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (6)

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问

Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 同

What role does component 同 play in Chinese characters?

同 (tóng) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Phonetic Sound Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 同 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 同, use "tóng" as a phonetic anchor to guess its pronunciation, then check the remaining radical for semantic meaning.