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hé / hè / hú / huó / huò · harmony, peace

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HSK 2.0 · Level 1Frequency #19
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Readings & meanings

和 has 5 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.

hé

(joining two nouns) and; together with; with (Taiwan pr. [han4]); (math.) sum

和hé ·
hè

to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence; to join in the singing; to chime in with others

附和fù hè · to agree
hú

to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards

huó

to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water; Taiwan pr. [huo4]

huò

to mix (ingredients) together; to blend; classifier for rinses of clothes

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Character anatomy

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和=
禾hécereal, grain, rice
+口kǒumouth
Writing notes

Shape and proportion

8Total strokes

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Left-rightCharacter structure

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口Key radical

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Vocabulary in context

Common words with 和

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hé(joining two nouns) and; together with; with (Taiwan pr. [han4]); (math.) sum
hèto compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence; to join in the singing; to chime in with others
huoWords pronounced huo
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Example sentences

Notice where 和 sits in each complete thought.

Wǒ de xiǎng fǎ hé nǐ de bù tóng.我的想法和你的不同。

My ideas are different from yours.

Source: Tatoeba #1316889 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ de xiǎng fǎ hé nǐ de bù yí yàng.我的想法和你的不一样。

My opinion is different from yours.

Source: Tatoeba #2045064 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ zài yě bù hé tā shuō huà le.我再也不和他说话了。

I don't talk to him anymore.

Source: Tatoeba #2390164 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ hěn guān xīn nǐ hé nǐ de jiā rén.我很关心你和你的家人。

I care about you and your family.

Source: Tatoeba #13052742 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ cái shì nàge xiǎng hé nǐ zài yì qǐ de rén!我才是那个想和你在一起的人！

I'm the one who wants to be with you.

Source: Tatoeba #5554511 · CC BY 2.0 FR
Wǒ yě hé nǐ xiǎng de yí yàng.我也和你想的一样。

I think the same way as you do.

Source: Tatoeba #3526261 · CC BY 2.0 FR
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How to study 和 in context

  1. Say hé / hè / hú / huó / huò, then recall the core meaning: harmony, peace.
  2. Write all 8 strokes while keeping the left-right balanced.
  3. Use it in 暖和 (nuǎn huo), meaning “warm”.
  4. Read the complete sentence aloud once, then cover the translation and explain how 和 works in that context.

Definitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.