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ç

Description

“和”是一个很常见的字,可以表示“和平”,也可以像“和”一样连接两个词。

"ç" is a very common character that can mean "peace" or connect two words like "and".

我们说“我和你”的时候,就是用它来表示“跟”的意思。

When we say "me and you," we use "ç" to mean "with."

Meanings

and (connecting nouns)

我喜欢苹果和香蕉。

I like apples and bananas.

with; together with

我和朋友一起去看电影。

I went to the movies with my friend.

和平hépíng

peace; harmonious

大家都希望世界和平。

Everyone hopes for world peace.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    和 and 跟 both mean "and/with"; 跟 is more spoken, 和 is neutral.

  • Etymology

    和 combines 禾 (grain) and 口 (mouth), suggesting harmony and agreement.

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