Today’s word of the day is 合 (hé) which means ‘combine’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 合 (hé).
合作 (hé zuò) Cooperation
The first word is 合作 (hé zuò) which means cooperation. Let’s look at each character of this word, 合 means combine and 作 means work. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们一起合作做晚餐，每个人负责一个菜。(Wǒmen yīqǐ hé zuò zuò wǎncān, měi gèrén fùzé yī gè cài.) We cooperate together to make dinner, with each person responsible for a dish.
合理 (hé lǐ) Reasonable
Another word we can create with 合 (hé) is 合理 (hé lǐ). This means ‘reasonable’. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 合 means combine and 理 means reason. A way of using it in a sentence is 这个决定是合理的，符合公司的利益。(Zhège juédìng shì hé lǐ de, fú hé gōngsī de lìyì.) This decision is reasonable and in line with the interests of the company.
合同 (hé tong) Contract
Finally, we can create the word 合同 (hé tong) which is a noun that means contract. The 同 here means same. A way of using it in a sentence is 我们签订了一份合同。(Wǒmen qiāndìng le yī fèn hé tong.) We signed a contract.