同 (tóng)

like; same; similar; together; alike; with

HSK 3.1 level 6
6 strokes

Etymology

Depicts a large object (凡) like a shoulder carriage that requires the cooperation of multiple people working together to carry.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》：“同，合會也。从，从口。”

Components

凡 (iconic) — Depicts a large object like a shoulder carriage.
口 (meaning) — Alludes to people speaking together to communicate.