共享 gòngxiǎng to share
to share; to enjoy together
How to remember 共享: 共 collectively + 享 to share = to share.
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How it is used
- To share / enjoy together - 资源共享 (zīyuán gòngxiǎng) resource sharing; 共享单车 (gòngxiǎng dānchē) shared bikes.
- Modern tech/economy flavor: shared use of a common resource.
- Contrast 分享 (fēnxiǎng, to share something good with others, incl. news/joy) - 共享 is joint access/use, 分享 is telling/giving others a piece.