合而为一

合而為一

hé'ér-wéiyī

idiom #26,528

Meanings

1 to merge into one
2 to unite as a whole
3 to combine into a single entity

Characters

to combine / to unite

and / thus (conjunction)

Examples

HSK 4

在这首歌中，东西方的音乐风格合而为一。

Zài zhè shǒu gē zhōng, dōngxī fāng de yīnyuè fēnggé hé'ér-wéiyī.

In this song, Eastern and Western musical styles merge into one.

HSK 5

两家公司合并，合而为一。

Liǎng jiā gōngsī hébìng, hé'ér-wéiyī.

The two companies merged, becoming one.

Tips

usage

合而为一 is often used to describe a merger, fusion, or unification of companies, cultures, philosophies, or people. It carries a positive, harmonious connotation.

Stroke Order

合 hé

而 ér

为 wéi

一 yī