Definitions
(adjective)
mutual; reciprocal
Etymology
Depicts two symmetric figures intertwining with each other.
About
The character 互, now used to denote mutual or reciprocal action, traces its origins to a pictographic form depicting a tool for winding thread, which inherently conveyed ideas of interconnection and alternation. Its structural composition, featuring two crossed lines, visually reinforces the concept of exchange and interdependence. Over time, the semantic application shifted away from the concrete object towards abstract mutual relations, cementing its grammatical role in constructing phrases that express reciprocity, such as 互相 or 交互, without retaining its original tangible reference.
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我们互相学习。
他们互相信任。
同学之间要互助。
互联网改变生活。
我们互相支持，共同进步。
只要互相理解，就能解决问题。
合作应该互利共赢。
在团队中，成员们互相关心，互相帮助，形成了良好的氛围。