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March 24, 2026
夥huǒ(huo3)
The character 夥 (huǒ) refers to companions or partners, often used to indicate a group or numerous entities. It is commonly seen in contexts where collaboration, assistance, or a collective effort is highlighted, such as in business partnerships or friendships.
Strokes14Radical夕Frequency#9139DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of partnership is highly valued, especially in business and social settings. The word reflects the importance of collaboration and mutual support in achieving common goals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a group of friends (夥) gathered around a campfire (火, huǒ means fire). The visual of many people enjoying the warmth of the fire helps you remember that 夥 represents companions and partners, and the sound 'huǒ' connects to the warmth shared among them.
Meanings of 夥
huǒ(huo3)
1assistant; companion; partner; many, numerous
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夥Simplified
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Quick Contrast
伙 (huǒ) vs 队 (duì) — use 夥 for informal groups or companions, while 队 is more formal and specifically refers to teams or organized groups.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a group of friends (夥) gathered around a campfire (火, huǒ means fire). The visual of many people enjoying the warmth of the fire helps you remember that 夥 represents companions and partners, and the sound 'huǒ' connects to the warmth shared among them.
Usage Notes
This character is typically used in informal contexts. Learners should be cautious with its usage in formal writing, where other terms may be more appropriate. Common collocations include 夥伴 (huǒbàn, partner) and 夥计 (huǒjì, assistant).
HSK Study Tips
While 夥 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects well with HSK 3 and 4 words like 朋友 (péngyǒu, friend) and 同伴 (tóngbàn, companion). Students should focus on recognizing it in compound words.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of partnership is highly valued, especially in business and social settings. The word reflects the importance of collaboration and mutual support in achieving common goals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 夥 with 伙 (huǒ), which has a similar meaning but is used in different contexts. For example, saying 夥伴 when you mean 伙伴 is incorrect; use 伙伴 for formal partnerships.
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Cultural Notes for 夥
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In Chinese culture, the concept of partnership is highly valued, especially in business and social settings. The word reflects the importance of collaboration and mutual support in achieving common goals.
Word Family of 夥
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夥huǒmany
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Frequently Asked Questions about 夥
While both 夥 and 伙伴 (huǒbàn) refer to partners, 夥 emphasizes a collective aspect of companionship, whereas 伙伴 is more about formal partnerships.
It's generally best to avoid 夥 in formal contexts; opt for 伙伴 or 同伴 instead.
The correct pronunciation is huǒ, with a rising tone. Practice saying it with an emphasis on the 'huo' sound.
