合 Stroke Order — How to Write 合
合 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
合 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 口 + 3 more strokes
合 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- hé
- gě
Meanings of 合 in Chinese
1
hé合
To close, combine, or match; to bring together.
她疲惫地合上了双眼，很快进入了梦乡。
She tiredly closed her eyes and soon fell into a dream.
To combine or join forces; to gather resources or efforts.
我们合力把这个任务完成了。
We combined our efforts to complete this task.
To conform to; to fit; to be in line with (e.g., standards, laws, or desires); to match.
他们俩情投意合，决定一起开一家咖啡店。
The two of them were kindred spirits, and they decided to open a coffee shop together.
To mean 'should' or 'ought to'; indicating that something is appropriate, reasonable, or deserved.
他工作认真负责，合当获得表彰。
He is diligent and responsible in his work; he ought to receive commendation.
Total; whole; entire (referring to a collective group or entity, as in 'the whole family' or 'the entire household').
祝您合府安康，幸福美满！
Wishing your entire household peace and health, and a life of happiness and fulfillment!
To calculate, reckon, or amount to (a certain sum or quantity).
这笔账合起来一共五百元。
This bill amounts to 500 yuan in total.
In ancient Chinese musical notation, 'hé' is a note equivalent to the low '5' (sol) in modern numbered musical notation (jianpu).
这首古曲的乐谱中，有一个音符标为‘合’。
In the score of this ancient melody, there is a note marked 'hé'.
2
gě合
A traditional Chinese unit of capacity, equal to one-tenth of a sheng (litre).
我买了五合米。
I bought five ge of rice.
An ancient Chinese measuring utensil or unit for grain, typically a small wooden or bamboo container, with a capacity of one 'gě'.
这个木合用来量米很方便。
This wooden 'gě' is very convenient for measuring rice.
Common Words and Phrases with 合
1
jointly organize or establish
两家公司合办了一场科技创新大会，吸引了众多行业专家参与
Two companies jointly organized a technology innovation conference, attracting numerous industry experts to participate.
2
to embrace with both arms (describing the circumference of a tree or column)
这棵古树的树干非常粗壮，一个人都难以合抱
The trunk of this ancient tree is so thick that it is difficult for one person to embrace it with both arms.
3
to combine harmoniously or perfectly (of two different things); to match well
这对搭档的默契与专业技能合璧，使得他们的表演无懈可击。
The perfect understanding and professional skills of this duo combined, making their performance flawless.
4
To combine and reorganize, especially troops or units; to jointly edit, as in books or publications.
两家出版社决定合编一套儿童百科全书。
Two publishing houses decided to jointly compile a set of children's encyclopedias.
5
cannot get along well
他跟新同事总是合不来，工作效率都受影响了
He never gets along with his new colleague, which affects his work efficiency.
6
A vocal performance involving multiple singers or groups, each singing a different part of the same song.
我们学校的合唱团在比赛中获得了第一名。
Our school's choir won first place in the competition.
7
To compose or compound, forming a whole from parts.
这种药物是通过复杂的化学反应合成的。
This drug is synthesized through complex chemical reactions.
8
To get along well with someone; to be compatible.
他们俩性格很相似，所以特别合得来。
Their personalities are very similar, so they get along particularly well.
9
A bound volume containing multiple issues of a periodical (e.g., magazines, newspapers, pamphlets).
图书馆里收藏了许多珍贵的文学期刊合订本，方便读者查阅过去的文章。
The library houses many valuable bound volumes of literary journals, making it convenient for readers to consult past articles.
10
Conforming to or permitted by law.
为了确保交易的合法性，所有合同都必须经过律师审核。
To ensure the legality of the transaction, all contracts must be reviewed by a lawyer.
11
The quality or state of being legal or legitimate.
他通过专业的法律咨询，确认了这份合同的合法性。
He confirmed the legitimacy of this contract through professional legal consultation.
12
Hefei is the capital city of Anhui Province in central China, serving as its economic and cultural center.
合肥的科学城是一个充满创新活力的研究中心。
Hefei's science city is a vibrant research center full of innovation.
13
ought to; should; deserves to
小明每天刻苦学习，这次考试考得好，也合该的。
Xiao Ming studies diligently every day, so it's only fitting that he did well in this exam.
14
qualified; up to standard
这批产品经过严格检验，全部合格
This batch of products has passed strict inspection, and all of them are up to standard.
15
altogether; in total
这次活动我们合共收集了五百本书籍捐给山区小学
For this event, we collected a total of 500 books to donate to schools in mountainous areas.
16
to form a partnership or joint stock company by pooling capital
他们决定合股开一家新的咖啡馆，共同承担风险和分享利润。
They decided to pool their capital to open a new coffee shop, jointly bearing risks and sharing profits.
More words with 合
- chǎng场hé合situation; occasion; context
- jí集hé合set, collection
- féng缝hé合suture, stitch
- jiāo胶hé合gluing, bonding
- qì契hé合fit, match
- wěn吻hé合Match, Correspond
- yǎo咬hé合occlusion, bite
- yù愈hé合heal, healing
- zōng综hé合comprehensive, integrated
- bì闭hé合Closure, Close
- bìng并hé合merge, amalgamate
- cuō撮he合matchmake, mediate
- fù复hé合Compound, Composite
- gǒu苟hé合illicit sexual relations, adultery
- huà化hé合combination, chemical combination
- huà化hé合wù物compound
- huì汇hé合to converge; to meet; to join up
- jiū纠hé合Gather, Assemble
- jù聚hé合Aggregate, Aggregation
- lí离hé合separation and reunion
Idioms with 合
- hé合bù不lǒng拢zuǐ嘴unable to close mouth from joy
- hé合ér而wéi为yī一combine into one unified whole
- hé合èr二wéi为yī一merge two into one
- hé合pán盘tuō托chū出disclose everything
- hé合qíng情hé合lǐ理logical and reasonable
- ān安ān安hé合shì适perfectly suited
- bǎi百nián年hǎo好hé合harmonious and long-lasting marriage
- bēi悲huān欢lí离hé合joys and sorrows of partings and reunions
- bì璧hé合zhū珠lián连a perfect and auspicious combination
- biǎo表lǐ里xiāng相hé合consistent in words and actions
- bù不hé合shí时yí宜untimely or inappropriate
- bù不móu谋ér而hé合agree without prior consultation
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Open the tool →Questions about 合
What does 合 mean in Chinese?
合 (hé) means “To close, combine, or match” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 合?
合 has 2 pronunciations: hé, gě.
How many strokes does 合 have?
合 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 合?
合 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 合?
The radical of 合 is 口.