互 (hù) - mutual & reciprocal

互Tone 4

hù ｜ 4 strokes ｜ radical: 二

枫惠

互 · hù

mutual;

reciprocal;

each other;

inter-

mutualreciprocaleach other

Usage highlights

mutual aidmutual benefitmutual understandinginterdependenceexchangeinteraction

Synonyms

  • 相— mutually; each other
  • 交互— interactive; mutual

Antonyms

  • 单— single; unilateral
  • 独— alone; solitary

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We help each other (互相帮助).
  • They exchanged gifts (互赠礼物).
  • The two countries established diplomatic relations (互建外交关系).
  • This software is compatible (互兼容).

Collocations

  • mutual aid(互助)
  • mutual benefit(互利)
  • mutual understanding(互相理解)
  • interdependence(互依)
  • exchange(互换)
  • interaction(互动)

Idioms

  • Mutual benefit and win-win(互利共赢)
  • Interdependence and mutual survival(互依互存)
  • Complement each other's advantages(互补优势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character depicts two objects intertwined, symbolizing reciprocity and connection.
  • In Confucian philosophy, it represents the ideal of harmonious social relationships through mutual obligation.

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