HSK 5 · VERSION 2.0#13
Expressing “Each Other” with “hùxiāng”
互相
How it works
互相 (hùxiāng) means “each other” or “mutually.” It is used when two or more people do the same action toward one another.
The pattern
Subject + 互相 (hùxiāng) + Verb
Example sentences
大家应该互相帮助，别总想着自己。
Everyone should help each other instead of always thinking only about themselves.
他们认识很多年了，彼此很了解，也很会互相照顾。
They have known each other for many years, understand each other well, and know how to take care of each other.
在讨论问题的时候，我们要学会互相尊重。
When discussing problems, we should learn to respect each other.
Key point
互相 (hùxiāng) usually goes before a verb and focuses on the action itself being mutual.