合并
The English phrase "merge" is translated into Chinese as 合并.
The term 合并 (Hébì) is a common and neutral way to say merge in formal contexts. Depending on the nuance of the merge, other formal terms may be more appropriate: 整合 (Zhěnghé) emphasizes the integration and coordination aspect of merging, while 联合 (Liánhé) refers to merging or forming an alliance between two or more entities.
Meaning: (transitive) to combine into a whole (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 合并 is composed of 合 (to close/join) and 并 (to combine/together).
Which one should you use?
While 合并 (hébìng) implies combining two or more entities into one, the term 融合 (rónghé) implies a more seamless blending or integration where the original identities might become indistinguishable (like flavors or cultures).
Did you know?
- Chinese uses different terms for merging depending on the power dynamic. 合并 is neutral, but when a larger entity absorbs a smaller one, speakers might use 吞并 (tūnbìng), which literally means 'to swallow and merge'.
- When talking about 'merging' lanes in traffic, Chinese speakers often use 汇入 (huìrù), which literally means 'to flow into'. This treats vehicles like water currents rather than solid blocks being combined.
- While 合并 is used for corporate mergers, the character 合 also refers to the 'closing' of a fan or an umbrella. In Chinese logic, the act of merging two things into one is conceptually similar to closing a fold.
Examples in context
- 我们的公司正在考虑合并两个部门Our company is considering merging two departments.
- 我们需要整合不同的战略以实现成功的合并We need to integrate different strategies to achieve a successful merger.
- 两家公司宣布联合，共同进军市场Two companies announced a merger to jointly enter the market.
- 这个餐厅融合了中西美食This restaurant merges Chinese and Western cuisines.
- 这本漫画是两个角色合体的故事This comic tells the story of two characters merging into one.
- 咱们可以把这些材料搞在一起，形成新的方案We can put these materials together to form a new plan.
- 两家公司合并了。The two companies merged.
- 我们要合并这两个部门。Wǒmen yào hébìng zhè liǎng gè bùmén.We need to merge these two departments.
- 请把这两份文件合并成一个。Qǐng bǎ zhè liǎng fèn wénjiàn hébìng chéng yī gè.Please merge these two documents into one.
- 这两家公司决定合并。Zhè liǎng jiā gōngsī juédìng hébìng.These two companies decided to merge.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a project layout.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen晓雯，我们要合并这两张表格吗？Xiǎowén, wǒmen yào hébìng zhè liǎng zhāng biǎogé ma?Xiaowen, do we need to merge these two tables?
- 俊杰 Junjie是的，俊杰，这样更清晰。Shì de, Jùnjié, zhèyàng gèng qīngxī.Yes, Junjie, it will be clearer this way.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我现在就开始合并。Wǒ xiànzài jiù kāishǐ hébìng.I will start merging them now.
- 俊杰 Junjie好的，完成后告诉我。Hǎo de, wánchéng hòu gàosù wǒ.Okay, let me know when you're finished.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 合并, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
