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Describing something as mutual with 相互 (xiānghù)
Manner & Method
Structure
相互 + Verb / 相互 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
相互 (xiānghù) means "mutual" or "each other" and is used to describe actions or relationships that are reciprocal between two or more parties. It functions as an adverb placed before the verb to indicate that the action goes both ways.
Examples
朋友之间应该相互尊重。
Péngyou zhī jiān yīnggāi xiānghù zūnzhòng.
Friends should respect each other.
两家公司决定相互合作，共同开发新市场。
Liǎng jiā gōngsī juédìng xiānghù hézuò, gòngtóng kāifā xīn shìchǎng.
The two companies decided to cooperate with each other to jointly develop new markets.
邻居之间相互帮助是一件很自然的事。
Línjū zhī jiān xiānghù bāngzhù shì yí jiàn hěn zìrán de shì.
It's a very natural thing for neighbors to help each other.