伙 (huǒ) - partner & companion

伙Tone 3

huǒ ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

慧佳

伙 · huǒ

partner;

companion;

group;

mess;

board;

meal;

used in words for partner, companion, group, and collective living arrangements.

partnercompaniongroup

Usage highlights

PartnerCompanionGroup/crewPartnershipMeals/foodDormitory

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We are good partners (伙伴).
  • They share a dormitory room (同伙).
  • The company provides meals (伙食).
  • They formed a partnership (合伙).

Collocations

  • Partner(伙伴)
  • Companion(伙伴)
  • Group/crew(同伙)
  • Partnership(合伙)
  • Meals/food(伙食)
  • Dormitory(伙房)

Idioms

  • Partner in crime(同伙作案)
  • Running a business together(合伙经营)
  • Sharing meals and lodging(同伙共食)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to collective living arrangements where people shared meals and lodging.
  • In modern usage, often denotes partnership, companionship, or collective groups.
  • Commonly used in business contexts to indicate partnership or collaboration.

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