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Together; in the same place or doing something collectively.
他们一同出席了会议。
They attended the meeting together.
我们一同努力完成这个项目。
We worked together to complete this project.
Often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize joint action.
Use '一同' in formal settings like meetings, reports, or official invitations. For everyday conversations, '一起' is more natural.
The subject is often plural or implicitly understood to include the speaker and others, as the phrase emphasizes collective action.
Composed of '一' (one) and '同' (same), indicating unity or togetherness. The phrase has been used in classical Chinese and remains in modern usage.
Prefer '一起' for casual contexts and '一同' for formal or written language. '一同' often implies a shared purpose or coordinated action.