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How to Write 合 (hé) — Meaning “To close / To join / To suit.”

hé HSK Level 2 6 strokes Radical: 口

合 (hé) means "To close / To join / To suit." in Chinese. It has 6 strokes with the radical 口, and is HSK Level 2.

Rated 2.7/5 in difficulty (moderate).

Harder than 27% of HSK Level 2 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 合作 (hé zuò), 合理 (hé lǐ), 一合 (yī hé).

Hanzi Writer's stroke validation shows learners typically need 5-8 attempts to write 合 with correct proportion and order.

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How to Write 合

The character 合 (hé) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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What Does hé (合) Mean in Chinese?

合 means To close / To join / To suit..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 合 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Character Data

Character合
Pinyinhé (he)
MeaningTo close / To join / To suit.
Strokes6
Radical口
HSK Level2
Difficulty2.7/5

Origin of 合

合 is a compound of 亼 (a lid or cover) and 口 (mouth), depicting a lid covering a container or a mouth being closed, which conveys the meanings of 'to close' and 'to join.' Its ancient form shows two parts coming together, emphasizing union or fitting.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a lid (亼) snapping shut over a mouth (口) to "close" or "join" them perfectly.

Common Words with 合

合作 hé zuò
To cooperate / Cooperation.
合理 hé lǐ
reasonable
一合 yī hé
a round (of a fight or contest)

Example Sentences

只有精诚合作，我们才能战胜眼前的困难。

zhǐ yǒu jīng chéng hé zuò wǒ men cái néng zhàn shèng yǎn qián de kùn nán

Only through sincere cooperation can we overcome the current difficulties.

这个方案制定的非常合理，大家都赞同。

zhè ge fāng àn zhì dìng de fēi cháng hé lǐ dà jiā dōu zàn tóng

This plan is very reasonably formulated, and everyone agrees with it.

在古代，一合是一种专门用于称量粮食的容量。

zài gǔ dài yī hé shì yī zhǒng zhuān mén yòng yú chēng liáng liáng shí de róng liàng

In ancient times, a 'ge' was a unit of capacity specifically used for measuring grain.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
合 (current) hé 6 口
卟 bǔ 5 口
古 gǔ 5 口
句 gōu / jù 5 口
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Frequently Asked Questions about 合

合 is composed of a top part that looks like a lid (亼, a variant of 人 meaning 'person' or 'cover') and the radical 口 (mouth) below. Together, they suggest a lid covering a mouth, which relates to meanings like 'to close', 'to join', or 'to suit'.

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