合伙
hé huǒ HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

他们合伙开了一家餐厅。
Tāmen héhuǒ kāi le yī jiā cāntīng.
They formed a partnership to open a restaurant.
我们合伙做生意很顺利。
Wǒmen héhuǒ zuò shēngyì hěn shùnlì.
Our partnership in business is going smoothly.
合伙需要签订正式合同。
Héhuǒ xūyào qiāndìng zhèngshì hétong.
A partnership requires signing a formal contract.
我们合伙吧。
Wǒmen héhuǒ ba.
Let's form a partnership.
他们合伙开店。
Tāmen héhuǒ kāi diàn.
They partnered to open a store.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 合 (hé) means 'to combine' or 'join,' and 伙 (huǒ) means 'partner' or 'companion.' Think of it as 'joining partners'—like friends coming together to start a business. Associate it with the English word 'partnership' to recall its meaning.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It is common in business, legal, and everyday contexts to describe partnerships, such as starting a company, investing, or undertaking a project together. It can refer to both short-term collaborations and long-term partnerships.

📖 Grammar Points

合伙 is often followed by a verb to indicate the joint action, e.g., 合伙 + Verb (合伙买下). It can also be used as a modifier, e.g., 合伙人 (partner). In sentences, it typically appears as 和/与...合伙 (to partner with someone).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese business culture, 合伙 reflects the importance of trust and mutual benefit in partnerships, often based on personal relationships (关系). It's common in small businesses and startups, but clear agreements are emphasized to avoid disputes, as seen in the saying '亲兄弟,明算账' (even brothers keep clear accounts).

🔄 Similar Words

合作 (hézuò) also means 'to cooperate' but is broader and less formal, often for general teamwork. 合伙 specifically implies a partnership with shared stakes, risks, or ownership, commonly in business. 联合 (liánhé) means 'to unite' or 'ally,' often for larger organizations or causes, with less focus on shared ownership.

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