Definitions
(adjective)
mutual; reciprocal
Etymology
Depicts two symmetric figures intertwining with each other.
About
The character 互 originated as a pictograph of a tool used for winding or intertwining threads, a function that inherently suggested reciprocal motion. This concrete reference provided the basis for its semantic shift toward expressing mutual relation. In its contemporary form, 互 is a structurally simple and indivisible character, not composed of separable semantic or phonetic components. Its meaning evolved from denoting a physical implement to exclusively representing the abstract concept of reciprocity, as observed in modern compounds.
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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。