little island 和 / 合: how to tell them apart
和 joins words (我和你). 合 is together (合作, 合适).
和 hé — and
和
| 温和 | wēn hé | mild; gentle | 4A lesson 4 |
合 hé — to combine, fit together
合
| 合适 | hé shì | suitable; fits well | 2A lesson 1 | |
| 分工合作 | fēn gōng hé zuò | to divide the work and cooperate | 2A lesson 7 |