Meaning
结合 means to bring together or merge two or more things into a unified whole. It emphasizes the integration or connection of different elements, whether physical things, abstract concepts, or ideas. The word suggests a purposeful joining that creates something more complete or effective.
Usage
结合 is commonly used in formal and academic contexts to discuss combining methods, theories, or practices. It frequently appears in the pattern '结合...和...' (to combine...and...) or '把...和...结合起来' (to combine...with...). It's more formal than 合并 and emphasizes integration rather than simple addition.
Examples
- 01我们应该把理论和实践结合起来。.We should combine theory with practice.
- 02这个项目结合了传统文化和现代科技。.This project combines traditional culture with modern technology.
Characters
Common collocations
- 结合实际to combine with reality/practice
- 紧密结合to closely integrate
- 相结合to combine with each other
- 结合起来to combine together
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to joining: 结 originally depicted tying knots, while 合 shows a lid closing on a container. Together they reinforce the meaning of bringing things together into a unified whole.