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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'mutually' with 相互 (xiānghù)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    相互 + Verb / Subject + 相互 + Verb

    Explanation

    相互 (xiānghù) is an adverb meaning "mutually," "each other," or "reciprocally." It indicates that an action is performed by two or more parties toward each other. It is slightly more formal than 互相 (hùxiāng), which carries the same meaning.

    Examples

    • 朋友之间应该相互信任。

      Péngyou zhījiān yīnggāi xiānghù xìnrèn.

      Friends should trust each other.

    • 同事们相互帮助，工作效率提高了很多。

      Tóngshìmen xiānghù bāngzhù, gōngzuò xiàolǜ tígāo le hěn duō.

      Colleagues help each other, and work efficiency has improved a lot.

    • 他们相互看了一眼，都笑了。

      Tāmen xiānghù kàn le yī yǎn, dōu xiào le.

      They glanced at each other and both laughed.

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