和 (hé) Meaning: old variant of 和[hé], to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards, soft — HSK 1 Chinese Character

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和 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
Hanzi	Pinyin	English	Tags
和	hé	old variant of 和[hé]	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	soft	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	and	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	warm	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	together with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to mix together	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to blend	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	sum	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	union	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	peace	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	harmony	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	Taiwan pr. [hàn] when it means "and"	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	harmonious	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	surname He	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	Japanese (food, clothes etc)	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to join in the singing	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to chime in with others	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	harmony, peace; calm, peaceful	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	old variant of 和[he2]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	to mix (ingredients) together	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	Taiwan pr. [huo4]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	classifier for rinses of clothes	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	classifier for boilings of medicinal herbs	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hé	Taiwan pr. [han4] when it means "and" or "with"	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	old variant of 和[hé]	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	soft	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	and	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	warm	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	together with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to mix together	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to blend	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	sum	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	union	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	peace	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	harmony	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	Taiwan pr. [hàn] when it means "and"	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	harmonious	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	surname He	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	Japanese (food, clothes etc)	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to join in the singing	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to chime in with others	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	harmony, peace; calm, peaceful	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	old variant of 和[he2]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	to mix (ingredients) together	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	Taiwan pr. [huo4]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	classifier for rinses of clothes	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	classifier for boilings of medicinal herbs	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hè	Taiwan pr. [han4] when it means "and" or "with"	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	old variant of 和[hé]	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	soft	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	and	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	warm	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	together with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to mix together	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to blend	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	sum	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	union	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	peace	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	harmony	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	Taiwan pr. [hàn] when it means "and"	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	harmonious	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	surname He	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	Japanese (food, clothes etc)	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to join in the singing	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to chime in with others	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	harmony, peace; calm, peaceful	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	old variant of 和[he2]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	to mix (ingredients) together	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	Taiwan pr. [huo4]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	classifier for rinses of clothes	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	classifier for boilings of medicinal herbs	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	hú	Taiwan pr. [han4] when it means "and" or "with"	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	old variant of 和[hé]	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	soft	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	and	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	warm	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	together with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to mix together	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to blend	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	sum	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	union	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	peace	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	harmony	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	Taiwan pr. [hàn] when it means "and"	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	harmonious	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	surname He	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	Japanese (food, clothes etc)	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to join in the singing	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to chime in with others	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	harmony, peace; calm, peaceful	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	old variant of 和[he2]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	to mix (ingredients) together	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	Taiwan pr. [huo4]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	classifier for rinses of clothes	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	classifier for boilings of medicinal herbs	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huó	Taiwan pr. [han4] when it means "and" or "with"	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	old variant of 和[hé]	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	soft	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	and	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	warm	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	together with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to mix together	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	with	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to blend	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	sum	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	union	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	peace	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	harmony	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	Taiwan pr. [hàn] when it means "and"	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	harmonious	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	surname He	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	Japanese (food, clothes etc)	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to join in the singing	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to chime in with others	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	harmony, peace; calm, peaceful	HSK 1, c, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	old variant of 和[he2]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	to mix (ingredients) together	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	Taiwan pr. [huo4]	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	classifier for rinses of clothes	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	classifier for boilings of medicinal herbs	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy
和	huò	Taiwan pr. [han4] when it means "and" or "with"	HSK 1, unknown, 8 strokes, radical 口, rank #33, Easy

hé(he2)

primary

1old variant of 和[hé]
2to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards

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March 24, 2026

和(咊)hé(he2)

The character 和 (hé) primarily means 'and' or 'with', indicating a connection or addition between two elements. It can also represent concepts such as harmony and peace, making it commonly used in both everyday conversation and formal contexts. Additionally, it is used in specific games like mahjong to denote completing a set.

Strokes8Radical口Frequency#33DifficultyEasy

Cultural Note

和 is significant in Chinese culture, reflecting the value placed on harmony and peaceful relationships in society. It often appears in idioms and proverbs that emphasize the importance of unity and collaboration.

Memory Tip

Imagine two friends holding hands, symbolizing 'togetherness' (和). The character's horizontal line represents the idea of connection, while the vertical line suggests support, making it easy to remember that 和 means 'and' and 'with'. Picture them harmoniously blending colors together, representing peace and unity.

Meanings of 和

hé(he2)

primary

1to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards

2soft

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About 和

和Simplified

咊Traditional

8Strokes

口Radical

形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech

#33Frequency Rank

HSK 2.0L1HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1YCTL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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AI Study Notes for 和

Memory Mnemonic

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 和 (hé) with similar-sounding characters like 何 (hé), which means 'what'. It is typically used in both formal and informal contexts, but ensure you use it appropriately when listing items or connecting thoughts. Be careful with the tone, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 1 word, 和 is foundational for understanding basic sentence structure in Mandarin. Students should focus on its use in simple sentences and practice combining it with other vocabulary learned at this level, enhancing comprehension of conjunctions.

Cultural Note

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 和 (hé) in place of 也 (yě), which means 'also'. For example, saying '我和喜欢苹果' (Wǒ hé xǐhuān píngguǒ) instead of '我也喜欢苹果' (Wǒ yě xǐhuān píngguǒ) is incorrect. Remember that 和 connects nouns, while 也 adds additional information.

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Etymology of 和

Formation Typepictophonetic

六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (å½¢å£°å—)~80-90% of characters

Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 口 represents the meaning and 禾 represents the sound. 口 (mouth) indicates that the character is only "mouthed", i.e. only used for its phonetic value.

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mouth

Semantic (meaning)口

Phonetic (sound)禾

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 和?

Decomposition of 和

IDS Structure⿰禾口

和Full Character

禾he2

left

口kou3

right

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Which of these is a component of 和?

Write 和

和

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Grammar Patterns of 和

和 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 28 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

Complete the Sentence

我____姐姐一起去中国。

My sister and I are going to China together.

Common Confusions with 和

和vs合

hé

Similar pronunciation and shape but different meanings.

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Which character means "to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards"?

Example Sentences for 和 (52)

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cold variant of 和[hé]10

我妈妈充当了泽尔达和她妈妈之间的调解人。

wǒ mā mā chōng dāng le zé ěr dá hé tā mā mā zhī jiān de tiáo jiě rén。

My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.

最近我开始经常散步和骑自行车。

zuì jìn wǒ kāi shǐ jīng cháng sàn bù hé qí zì háng chē。

Recently I've started to do a lot of walking and cycling.

我非常渴望能够帮助和照顾他人。

wǒ fēi cháng kě wàng néng gòu bāng zhù hé zhào gù tā rén。

I had a strong desire to help and care for people.

我和诺特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。

wǒ hé nuò tè màn tǎo lùn le zhè gè xiǎng fǎ de kě háng xìng。

Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.

我本人喜欢电影、诗歌、外出吃饭和远途散步。

wǒ běn rén xǐ huān diàn yǐng、、 shī、 gē 、 wài chū chī fàn hé yuǎn tú。

I myself enjoy cinema, poetry, eating out and long walks.

我接触到一些非常聪明的哈佛和耶鲁的学生。

wǒ jiē chù dào yī xiē fēi cháng cōng míng de hā fó hé yé lǔ de xué shēng。

I came into contact with very bright Harvard and Yale students.

他和我把这个棘手的问题整个儿都讨论清楚了。

tā hé wǒ bǎ zhè gè jí shǒu de wèn tí zhěng gè ér dū tǎo lùn qīng chǔ le。

He and I have talked through this whole tricky problem.

我不该把我的公文包和相机包留在那儿无人看管。

wǒ bù gāi bǎ wǒ de gōng wén bāo hé xiāng jī bāo liú zài nà ér wú rén kàn guǎn。

I should not leave my briefcase and camera bag unguarded.

我的双手、靴子和裤子上都沾满了泥巴。

wǒ de shuāng shǒu、、 xuē zǐ hé kù zǐ shàng dū zhān mǎn le ní。

My hands, boots and trousers were plastered with mud.

你是什么样的人和你想成为什么样的之间的差距就是，你做了什么。

nǐ shì shí mó yàng de rén hé nǐ xiǎng chéng wéi shí mó yàng de zhī jiān de chà jù jiù shì，， nǐ zuò le shí。

The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do.

csoft14

这个枕头很软和，我睡得很好。

Zhège zhěntou hěn ruǎn hé, wǒ shuì de hěn hǎo.

This pillow is soft, and I slept well.

宝宝的毛毯又暖和又软和。

Bǎobao de máotǎn yòu nuǎnhuo yòu ruǎn hé.

The baby's blanket is warm and soft.

这条毛毯很软和，很舒服。

Zhè tiáo máotǎn hěn ruǎn hé, hěn shūfú.

This blanket is soft and very comfortable.

这个枕头又轻又软和。

Zhège zhěntou yòu qīng yòu ruǎn hé.

This pillow is both light and soft.

这条毛毯很软和，很舒服。

Zhè tiáo máotǎn hěn ruǎn hé, hěn shūfú.

This blanket is soft and very comfortable.

这个枕头又轻又软和。

Zhège zhěntou yòu qīng yòu ruǎn hé.

This pillow is both light and soft.

这条毛毯很软和，很舒服。

Zhè tiáo máotǎn hěn ruǎn hé, hěn shūfú.

This blanket is soft and very comfortable.

这个枕头又轻又软和。

Zhège zhěntou yòu qīng yòu ruǎn hé.

This pillow is both light and soft.

这条毛毯很软和，很舒服。

Zhè tiáo máotǎn hěn ruǎn hé, hěn shūfú.

This blanket is soft and very comfortable.

这个枕头又轻又软和。

Zhège zhěntou yòu qīng yòu ruǎn hé.

This pillow is both light and soft.

这条毛毯很软和，很舒服。

Zhè tiáo máotǎn hěn ruǎn hé, hěn shūfú.

This blanket is soft and very comfortable.

这个枕头又轻又软和。

Zhège zhěntou yòu qīng yòu ruǎn hé.

This pillow is both light and soft.

这条毛毯很软和，很舒服。

Zhè tiáo máotǎn hěn ruǎn hé, hěn shūfú.

This blanket is soft and very comfortable.

这个枕头又轻又软和。

Zhège zhěntou yòu qīng yòu ruǎn hé.

This pillow is both light and soft.

unknownold variant of 和[he2]28

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

我喜欢吃苹果和香蕉。

Wǒ xǐhuān chī píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo.

I like to eat apples and bananas.

他和他的朋友一起去公园。

Tā hé tā de péngyǒu yīqǐ qù gōngyuán.

He and his friend go to the park together.

妈妈和爸爸在厨房做饭。

Māma hé bàba zài chúfáng zuòfàn.

Mom and Dad are cooking in the kitchen.

我想喝茶和咖啡。

Wǒ xiǎng hē chá hé kāfēi.

I want to drink tea and coffee.

Cultural Notes for 和

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Word Family of 和

Compounds4

俰

啝

惒

萂

Words Containing This Character20

和héand

和平hépíngHeping district of Shenyang city 瀋陽市|沈阳市, Liaoning

和谐héxiéharmonious和諧

共和国gònghéguórepublic共和國

中华人民共和国People's Republic of China中華人民共和國

和尚héshangBuddhist monk

温和wēnhémild溫和

和解héjiěto reconcile

暖和nuǎnhuowarm

共和党Republican Party共和黨

平和pínghégentle

缓和huǎnhéto alleviate緩和

柔和róuhégentle

中和to neutralize

总和zǒnghésum總和

饱和bǎohésaturation飽和

和睦hémùharmonious

共和republic

和蔼hé’ǎikindly和藹

和善good-natured

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1What's the difference between 和 and 与?

和 (hé) and 与 (yǔ) both mean 'and' in Chinese, but they are used in different contexts. 和 is more commonly used in everyday conversation, while 与 is often found in written language or formal contexts. Understanding when to use each can enhance fluency.

2What are the different pronunciations of 和?

3How to use 和 in a sentence?

4What does 和 mean in Chinese?

5Can 和 be used to connect more than two items?

6Is 和 used in formal writing?

7How do you pronounce 和 in different contexts?

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