和 (hé) — how to say "and" in Chinese

And, with; harmony

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Examples

你在北京看电影,你想去吗?

You and I watch a movie in Beijing, do you want to go?

你去北京

You and I go to Beijing.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 和 (hé) — and, with; harmony

[hé-] Harry the Hedgehog stumbles upon an enchanted garden, where he spots the Chinese character 和 engraved on a stone. The character has a [一] horizontal line and a grain [禾] 🌾 next to it. Harry feels a sense of harmony as he walks with 和 his forest friends, embracing the peaceful scene.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "and" in Chinese?

"and" in Chinese is 和 (hé).

What does 和 mean in English?

和 (hé) means "And, with; harmony".

How is 和 pronounced?

It is pronounced hé (written as he). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "and" in Chinese characters?

It is written 和.

What HSK level is 和?

和 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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