合而为一

合而為一
héérwéiyī
idiom #26,528

Meanings

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

Examples

Liǎng jiā gōngsī hébìng, hé ér wéi yī.
The two companies merged, becoming one.
Zài zhè shǒu gē zhōng, dōngxīfāng de yīnyuè fēnggé hé ér wéi yī.
In this song, Eastern and Western musical styles merge into 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

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wèi