合合
Basic Meaning
v
Often used with body parts or objects that can be opened/closed, e.g., 合眼 (close eyes), 合上 (shut).
to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 'open')
闭上；合拢。对拢，（跟”开“相对）。
Words:
合眼缝合合围合不上嘴合上
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 请合上书本，我们要开始考试了。Please close your books; we're starting the exam.
- 他合不上嘴，因为太惊讶了。He couldn't close his mouth because he was so surprised.
v
Common in collaborative contexts, e.g., 合力 (combined effort), 合作 (cooperate).
to combine; to cooperate; to join together (opposite of 'separate')
共同，协同，结合到一起；凑到一起；共同（跟“分”相对）。
Words:
合力齐心中外合办合影合成合同
Synonyms:
聚并
Sentences:
- 这家公司是中外合办的。This company is jointly operated by Chinese and foreign partners.
adj
Used to indicate entirety, e.g., 合家 (whole family).
total; whole; all
总共，全。
Words:
合家团圆合村合计合家合村同庆
Sentences:
- 春节时，我们合家团圆，非常开心。During Spring Festival, our whole family reunites, and we're very happy.
- 这个村子合村同庆，举办了盛大的活动。The entire village celebrated together and held a grand event.
v
Often used with standards or expectations, e.g., 合法 (legal), 合理 (reasonable).
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to match
相合，符合，合乎。
Words:
合情合理正合心意合法不谋而合
Sentences:
- 这个计划很合理，大家都同意。This plan is very reasonable; everyone agrees.
- 他的想法正合我的心意。His idea exactly matches my wishes.
v
Common in financial or measurement contexts, e.g., 折合 (convert).
to convert; to amount to; to total
折合；共计，等于，总计，折算。
Words:
折合
Synonyms:
折该
Sentences:
- 一百美元折合人民币大约七百元。One hundred US dollars converts to about seven hundred Chinese yuan.
- 这些费用合计五千元。These expenses total five thousand yuan.
q
Archaic usage from old novels; modern usage rare except in historical contexts.
round (in traditional fiction, refers to a bout in combat)
旧小说中指交战的回合。
Words:
两回合三回合四回合三十余合
Synonyms:
轮
Sentences:
- 在旧小说里，他们打了三回合。In old novels, they fought for three rounds.
v
Similar to sense 2 but emphasizes mutual action, e.g., 配合 (coordinate).
to coordinate; to cooperate
配合。
Words:
里应外合配合
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 我们需要好好配合，才能成功。We need to coordinate well to succeed.
- 里应外合是古代常用的战术。Coordinating from inside and outside was a common tactic in ancient times.
v
Often describes interpersonal relationships, e.g., 情投意合 (perfect match).
to get along well; to be harmonious
投合；融洽。
Words:
情投意合貌合神离落落寡合
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他们情投意合，很快就结婚了。They got along perfectly and got married quickly.
- 有些人貌合神离，表面上关系好。Some people appear harmonious but are actually estranged internally.
n
Formal or literary term for marriage or partnership, e.g., 天作之合 (match made in heaven).
match; spouse (literary)
〈书〉匹配，配偶。
Words:
天作之合百年好合
Synonyms:
Sentences:
- 他们的婚姻真是天作之合。Their marriage is truly a match made in heaven.
- 祝你们百年好合，幸福美满。Wishing you a harmonious and happy marriage for a hundred years.
Writing & Component
Radical口
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Stroke Count6
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