HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#8
Expressing “and” with “hé”
和
How it works
和 (hé) means “and” and is used to connect nouns or pronouns.
The pattern
Noun 1 + 和 + Noun 2
Example sentences
我和你都是中国人。
You and I are both Chinese.
爸爸和妈妈在家。
Dad and Mom are at home.
茶和咖啡，你喜欢哪个？
Tea and coffee, which do you like?
Usage note
和 is usually not used to connect full clauses in basic Chinese.