同一 (tóng yī) — the same; identical

Definition

同一 is a formal/adjective form meaning 'the same' or 'identical', used more in writing than in speech. The spoken everyday word is 一样; 相同 is also formal, with a similar written tone.

adjective
the sameidentical

Examples

  • Tā men zhù zài tóng yí gè chéng shì.
    They live in the same city.
  • Wǒ men chuān tóng yí jiàn yī fu.
    We are wearing the same piece of clothing.
  • Zhè liǎng běn shū shì tóng yì běn ma?
    Are these two books the same copy?
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