同等 (tóng děng) — equal; equivalent (in degree, value, or ability); of the same status or rank
Definition
同等 (tóngděng) means 'of equal degree, status, or conditions' — used in formal contexts like 同等条件 or 同等学力. Pairs with 平等, which specifically refers to rights or treatment.
adjective
equalequivalent (in degree, value, or ability)of the same status or rank
Examples
- 同等，。Zhè liǎng zhǒng fāng àn tóng děng zhòng yào, bù néng zhī kàn yì fāng miàn.These two plans are equally important; you can't only look at one side.
- 同等，。Gōng sī duì yuán gōng shí xíng tóng děng kǎo hé, bù fēn jí bié.The company implements equal assessment for employees, regardless of rank.
- 同等，。Zài tóng děng tiáo jiàn xià, wǒ men yōu xiān kǎo lǜ běn dì qǐ yè.Under equal conditions, we give priority to local businesses.
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