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The word 同样 is formed by combining two meaningful characters: 同, which means "same" or "identical", and 样, which means "appearance", "form", or "manner". Conceptually, they are joined to create a single idea where 样 provides the domain or category (the "kind" or "way" something is), and 同 specifies the relationship within that domain, resulting in the combined meaning of "of the same kind/form" or "similarly". It is a direct semantic fusion where the second character is modified or specified by the first.

Example Sentences Hide

我们同样喜欢这本书。

Wǒmen tóngyàng xǐhuān zhè běn shū.

We similarly like this book.

他和我同样努力学习。

Tā hé wǒ tóngyàng nǔlì xuéxí.

He and I similarly study hard.

这个问题同样重要，需要解决。

Zhège wèntí tóngyàng zhòngyào, xūyào jiějué.

This problem is equally important and needs to be solved.

同样的情况下，我们应该做出同样的选择。

Tóngyàng de qíngkuàng xià, wǒmen yīnggāi zuòchū tóngyàng de xuǎnzé.

In the same situation, we should make the same choice.

尽管方法不同，但他们的目标同样是促进社会进步。

Jǐnguǎn fāngfǎ bù tóng, dàn tāmen de mùbiāo tóngyàng shì cùjìn shèhuì jìnbù.

Although the methods are different, their goal is similarly to promote social progress.

Word Definition - 同样

tóng yàng same; equal; similar; similarly; also; too

Individual Character Details

同 tóng, tòng, tòng
样 yàng