同样

The Chinese word **同样** (tóngyàng) is composed of two characters: **同** (tóng) and **样** (yàng). The character **同** means "same" or "together", while the character **样** means "appearance" or "manner". Together, the two characters mean "the same appearance" or "in the same manner".The word **同样** is often used to compare two things that are similar. For example, you could say **这本书和那本书同样有趣** (Zhè běn shū hé nà běn shū tóngyàng yǒuqù), which means "This book is just as interesting as that book". You could also say **他俩同样聪明** (Tā liǎ tóngyàng cōngmíng), which means "They are both equally intelligent".The word **同样** can also be used to mean "also" or "in addition". For example, you could say **我不仅喜欢看书，也同样喜欢听音乐** (Wǒ bùjǐn xǐhuān kànshū, yě tóngyàng xǐhuān tīng yīnyuè), which means "I not only like to read books, but I also like to listen to music".The word **同样** is a versatile word that can be used in a variety of contexts. It is an important word to know for HSK learners, as it is used frequently in everyday conversation.