gung6共
Jyutpinggung6
Yaleguhng
Definition
Together; altogether.
- together
- altogether; in total
writtendaily actions
How it's used
While 共 is a valid Cantonese word, it is significantly more formal than 一齊. You will rarely hear it in casual, everyday speech, as it carries a slightly literary or written tone. It is most commonly encountered in formal contexts, news reports, or set phrases like 共事.
Examples
Shall we have dinner together tomorrow?
They have worked together for many years.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use 共 in casual conversation where 一齊 is the natural choice. Using 共 with friends or family can sound stiff or overly dramatic, as if you are reading from a formal document.
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Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
