How to Write 和
The character 和 (hé) is written with 8 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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Meaning & Pronunciation
和 is pronounced hé in Mandarin Chinese. It means and; with; peace; harmony.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: hé, hè, hú, huó, huò.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 和 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 和
Example Sentences
世界各国人民都渴望持久的和平。
shì jiè gè guó rén mín dōu kě wàng chí jiǔ de hé píng
People all over the world long for lasting peace.
我们要建立一个和谐的社会环境。
wǒ men yào jiàn lì yí gè hé xié de shè huì huán jìng
We must build a harmonious social environment.
他总是随声附和别人的意见，没有主见。
tā zǒng shì suí shēng fù hè bié rén de yì jiàn méi yǒu zhǔ jiàn
He always echoes others' opinions and has no mind of his own.
诗人们在聚会上互相吟诗唱和。
shī rén men zài jù huì shàng hù xiāng yín shī chàng hè
Poets recited and responded to each other's poems at the gathering.
Practice Writing 和 (hé)
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