How to say “and” in Chinese with 和 (hé)
Noun 1 + 和 (hé) + Noun 2
Expressing "and" with "和 (hé)"
Noun 1 + 和 (hé) + Noun 2
HSK 1ConjunctionsExpressing "and" with "和 (hé)"
Rule structure
和 (hé) connects nouns and noun phrases. In longer lists, 和 (hé) is usually placed before the final item or omitted in favor of pauses/listing; it is not repeated between every item like English “and.” It normally does not connect independent clauses.
Rule structure
和 (hé) connects nouns and noun phrases. In longer lists, 和 (hé) is usually placed before the final item or omitted in favor of pauses/listing; it is not repeated between every item like English “and.” It normally does not connect independent clauses.
Examples
我喜欢茶和咖啡。
Wǒ xǐhuan chá hé kāfēi.
I like tea and coffee.
Examples
我喜欢茶和咖啡。
Wǒ xǐhuan chá hé kāfēi.
I like tea and coffee.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Expressing "and" with "和 (hé)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Noun 1 + 和 (hé) + Noun 2. For example: 我喜欢茶和咖啡。 — “I like tea and coffee.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我喜欢茶和咖啡。 — “I like tea and coffee.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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