互 (hù) — mutually, each other (bound morpheme used as a prefix in compound words)
Definition
A bound prefix meaning 'mutual / each other' — it is not used alone. It always combines with a second character (互相, 互利, 互动) to form a two-syllable word, and never stands by itself in a sentence.
bound form
mutuallyeach other (bound morpheme used as a prefix in compound words)
Examples
- 。Tā men yīng gāi hù xiāng zūn zhòng.They should respect each other.
- 。Zhè cì hé zuò shí xiàn le hù lì shuāng yíng.This cooperation has achieved mutual benefit and a win-win situation.
- 。Zài wǎng shàng wǒ men kě yǐ hù dòng jiāo liú.We can interact and communicate online.
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