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复合 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
复合fùhé(of people who were estranged) to be reconciledHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #7970, Very Hard
复合fùhé(of a couple) to get back togetherHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #7970, Very Hard
复合fùhécompositeHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #7970, Very Hard
复合fùhéhybridHSK 7, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #7970, Very Hard
fùhé(fu4he2) T4
  1. 1(of people who were estranged) to be reconciled
  2. 2(of a couple) to get back together
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March 24, 2026

复合(復合)fùhé(fu4he2)

复合 (fùhé) refers to the act of reconciling or coming back together, particularly for estranged individuals or couples. It can also describe something that is composite or hybrid in nature, such as materials or ideas that are formed together to create a new entity.

Strokes15Frequency#7970DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, reconciliation after estrangement often involves family or social pressure, making 复合 a significant concept in personal relationships. This reflects the value placed on harmony and unity within familial and social bonds.

Memory Tip

Imagine a couple who have been apart and are now 'fusing' back together, like combining two different colors of paint to create a new shade. The character 复 (fù) resembles a backtrack or a return, while 合 (hé) looks like two parts joining together.

Meanings of 复合

fùhé(fu4he2)
1(of people who were estranged) to be reconciled
2(of a couple) to get back together
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About 复合

复合Simplified
復合Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 复合

Quick Contrast

复合 (fùhé) vs 合成 (héchéng) — use 复合 when emphasizing reconciliation or personal relationships, while 合成 focuses on the process of synthesis or composition in a more technical or material context.

Usage Notes

Use 复合 in both formal and informal contexts when discussing relationships or composite items. Be cautious of tone; the fourth tone (复) and second tone (合) must be pronounced correctly to convey the right meaning. Common collocations include 复合关系 (reconciled relationship) and 复合材料 (composite materials).

HSK Study Tips

Although 复合 is not on the official HSK list, it connects well with other words relating to relationships and compositions. Students should focus on the characters' components, especially 合, which appears in many compound words.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 复合 with 结合 (jiéhé), which means to combine but does not carry the reconciliation aspect. For example, saying '我和我的朋友复合了' (I reconciled with my friend) is correct, while '我和我的朋友结合了' implies a different meaning of simply combining.

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Component Characters

复fùto go and return
HSK 29 strokes夊
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合gě100 ml
HSK 56 strokes口
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How to say (of people who were estranged) to be reconciled in Chinese

“(of people who were estranged) to be reconciled” in Chinese is复合fùhé

复合 (fùhé) refers to the act of reconciling or coming back together, particularly for estranged individuals or couples. It can also describe something that is composite or hybrid in nature, such as materials or ideas that are formed together to create a new entity.

When to use 复合

Use 复合 in both formal and informal contexts when discussing relationships or composite items. Be cautious of tone; the fourth tone (复) and second tone (合) must be pronounced correctly to convey the right meaning. Common collocations include 复合关系 (reconciled relationship) and 复合材料 (composite materials).

复合 or something close to it

复合 (fùhé) vs 合成 (héchéng) — use 复合 when emphasizing reconciliation or personal relationships, while 合成 focuses on the process of synthesis or composition in a more technical or material context.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 复合 with 结合 (jiéhé), which means to combine but does not carry the reconciliation aspect. For example, saying '我和我的朋友复合了' (I reconciled with my friend) is correct, while '我和我的朋友结合了' implies a different meaning of simply combining.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 复合

No, 复合 can also refer to reconciliation between friends or family members, not just couples.

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