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The word "同事" is formed by combining the character "同", meaning "same" or "together", with the character "事", meaning "matter" or "affair". This compound literally translates to "same matter" or "together affair", and in usage it denotes a colleague or coworker, referring to someone who engages in the same work or tasks.

Example Sentences Hide

我的同事很友好。

wǒ de tóngshì hěn yǒuhǎo.

My colleague is very friendly.

我和同事一起完成这个项目。

wǒ hé tóngshì yīqǐ wánchéng zhège xiàngmù.

I completed this project together with my colleagues.

这位新同事的工作能力非常强。

zhè wèi xīn tóngshì de gōngzuò nénglì fēicháng qiáng.

This new colleague has very strong work capabilities.

同事们计划周末去郊外徒步旅行。

tóngshìmen jìhuà zhōumò qù jiāowài túbù lǚxíng.

The colleagues are planning to go hiking in the suburbs this weekend.

由于与同事沟通顺畅，我们的工作效率显著提高。

yóuyú yǔ tóngshì gōutòng shùnchàng， wǒmen de gōngzuò xiàolǜ xiǎnzhù tígāo.

Because communication with colleagues is smooth, our work efficiency has significantly improved.

Word Definition - 同事

tóng shì colleague; co-worker

Individual Character Details

同 tóng, tòng, tòng
事 shì