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Common mistakes include confusing 合 (gě) with 盒 (hé), which means box. Ensure you use the correct tone for the intended meaning, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings. This character is often found in phrases like 合作 (hézuò, collaboration) and 合适 (héshì, suitable).
While 合 is not part of the official HSK levels, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to cooperation and fitting in, such as 适合 (shìhé, to be suitable). Students should focus on its various contexts and how it forms compound words.
Learners often confuse 合 (gě) with 盒 (hé) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying 合子 (gězi) instead of 盒子 (hézi) for 'box' is a common mistake.
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Etymology of 合
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Decomposition of 合
Parts
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How to say 100 ml in Chinese
“100 ml” in Chinese is合
The character 合 (gě) primarily means to close or to join together. It is often used in contexts where things are combined or fit together, such as in partnership or collaboration. It can also refer to a specific measure in traditional Chinese units, such as a quantity of grain.
When to use 合
Common mistakes include confusing 合 (gě) with 盒 (hé), which means box. Ensure you use the correct tone for the intended meaning, as mispronouncing it can lead to misunderstandings. This character is often found in phrases like 合作 (hézuò, collaboration) and 合适 (héshì, suitable).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 合 (gě) with 盒 (hé) due to similar pronunciation. For example, saying 合子 (gězi) instead of 盒子 (hézi) for 'box' is a common mistake.
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Grammar patterns of 合
合 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 15 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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这件衣服不大不小，正____适。
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Common confusions with 合
Similar phonetic but different meanings and usage.
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Cultural Notes for 合
In Chinese culture, the character '合' symbolizes harmony and unity. It is often used in phrases that represent togetherness, such as '合作' (cooperate) and '合并' (merge).
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Some common phrases that include 合 are '合适' (héshì), meaning 'suitable,' and '合并' (hébìng), meaning 'to merge.' These phrases demonstrate the versatility of the character in different contexts.
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