Usage note
“和”用来连接两个或几个事物，表示它们在一起。
“hé” yòng lái liánjiē liǎng gè huò jǐ gè shìwù, biǎoshì tāmen zài yīqǐ.
This word links two or more things to show they are together or connected.
Context note
“和”用来连接两个相关的人或事物，表示他们在一起或属于同一类。它常用于日常对话中描述陪伴、并列或简单的组合关系。
“hé” yòng lái liánjiē liǎng gè xiāngguān de rén huò shìwù, biǎoshì tāmen zài yīqǐ huò shǔyú tóng yī lèi. Tā cháng yòng yú rìcháng duìhuà zhōng miáoshù péibàn, bìngliè huò jiǎndān de zǔhé guānxì.
The word '和' is used to connect two related people or things, showing they are together or belong to the same group. It often appears in daily conversations to describe companionship, listing, or simple combinations.
5 examples
苹果和香蕉
píngguǒ hé xiāngjiān
apple and banana
我和妈妈
wǒ hé māma
me and mom
米饭和菜
mǐfàn hé cài
rice and vegetables
书包和文具
shūbāo hé wénjù
schoolbag and stationery
冬天和夏天
dōngtiān hé xiàtiān
winter and summer
5 mini stories
早上，妈妈和我一起去公园。我们看见一只小鸟和一朵小花。
Zǎoshang, māma hé wǒ yīqǐ qù gōngyuán. Wǒmen kànjiàn yī zhī xiǎo niǎo hé yī duǒ xiǎo huā.
In the morning, Mom and I went to the park together. We saw a little bird and a small flower.
在学校，我和小明一起画画。他画了太阳和白云。
Zài xuéxiào, wǒ hé Xiǎomíng yīqǐ huà huà. Tā huà le tàiyáng hé báiyún.
At school, Xiaoming and I drew pictures together. He drew the sun and white clouds.
晚饭时，爸爸做了面条和青菜。我和妹妹都吃得很开心。
Wǎnfàn shí, bàba zuò le miàntiáo hé qīngcài. Wǒ hé mèimei dōu chī de hěn kāixīn.
At dinner, Dad made noodles and green vegetables. My little sister and I both ate happily.
放学后，我和朋友去书店。我们买了故事书和贴纸。
Fàngxué hòu, wǒ hé péngyou qù shūdiàn. Wǒmen mǎi le gùshì shū hé tiēzhǐ.
After school, my friend and I went to the bookstore. We bought a storybook and stickers.
下雨了，小猫和小狗跑进屋里。它们一起趴在毯子上，暖和和的。
Xià yǔ le, xiǎo māo hé xiǎo gǒu pǎo jìn wū lǐ. Tāmen yīqǐ pā zài tǎnzi shàng, nuǎnhuo huo de.
It rained, and the kitten and puppy ran inside. They lay together on the blanket, warm and cozy.
Mini dialogue
介绍朋友
A
你喜欢苹果和香蕉吗？
Nǐ xǐhuān píngguǒ hé xiāngjiāo ma?
Do you like apples and bananas?
B
我喜欢苹果，不喜欢香蕉。
Wǒ xǐhuān píngguǒ, bù xǐhuān xiāngjiāo.
I like apples, not bananas.
一起玩
A
你想和我一起画画吗？
Nǐ xiǎng hé wǒ yìqǐ huàhuà ma?
Do you want to draw with me?
B
好，我和你一起画。
Hǎo, wǒ hé nǐ yìqǐ huà.
Okay, I'll draw with you.
Related words and contrasts
similar
跟
gēn
with; and
Often used like 和 to connect people, e.g., 我跟你 (me and you).
similar
与
yǔ
and; with
A more formal written word for 'and', common in book titles.