Meaning of 结合
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to combine
- to link
- to integrate
- binding
Measure word: 次
How to use 结合
结合 is often used for combining ideas, methods, or two kinds of things, and it often appears in the pattern 把 A 和 B 结合起来. Example: 我们要把学习和实践结合起来。(Wǒmen yào bǎ xuéxí hé shíjiàn jiéhé qǐlái.) We should combine study with practice.
结 (jié) means to tie a knot, and 合 (hé) means to join or close together. Tie two things and join them, and you have combined them into one: 结合 (jiéhé).
Common mistake: Learners sometimes use 结合 for mixing physical things like paint or flour, where 混合 (hùnhé) is more natural. 结合 is better for linking ideas, methods, or people.
结合 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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结 jié · knot · 9 strokes
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合 hé · to close · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 结合.
| 结果 | jiéguǒ | to bear fruit |
| 合适 | héshì | suitable; fitting; appropriate |
| 结束 | jiéshù | to end; to finish; to conclude |
| 结婚 | jiéhūn | to marry; to get married |
| 合作 | hézuò | to cooperate; to collaborate; to work together |
| 适合 | shìhé | to fit; to suit |
| 合法 | héfǎ | lawful; legitimate |
| 配合 | pèihé | matching; fitting in with |
| 联合 | liánhé | to combine; to join |
| 合理 | hélǐ | rational; reasonable; sensible; fair |
| 组合 | zǔhé | to assemble; to combine; to compose; combination; association; set; compilation |
| 团结 | tuánjié | to unite; unity; solidarity |
Questions about 结合
What does 结合 mean?
结合 (jiéhé) means "to combine; to link" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 结合?
结合 is made of 2 characters: 结 (9 strokes), 合 (6 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 结合 an HSK word?
Yes. 结合 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 结合 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 结合 is written 結合.
What is the difference between 结合 and 合作?
合作 (hézuò) means people or groups work together on something. 结合 means two things are joined into one whole, such as theory and practice.
Can 结合 be used about people?
Yes. In formal or written Chinese, 结合 can mean two people getting together as a couple, similar to marrying. In everyday speech, people usually say 结婚 (jiéhūn) instead.