Definition
合而为一 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to merge into one whole'—to bring together separate elements and unify them. The literal meaning ('combine and become one') closely matches the actual usage, so it is not misleading, but it is a fixed expression with a formal, literary register. You can use it for merging companies, uniting opinions, or combining abstract forces into a single entity.
idiom
to merge into oneto unify disparate elements into a single whole
Examples
- 合而为一，。Zhè liǎng jiā gōngsī zuìzhōng hé ér wéi yī, chéngwéi le hángyè lǐ de lǐngxiānzhě.These two companies eventually merged into one, becoming the leader in the industry.
- 合而为一，。Dàjiā de yìjiàn hé ér wéi yī, xíngchéng le yí gè wánměi de jìhuà.Everyone's opinions merged into one, forming a perfect plan.
- ，合而为一。Jīngguò duō cì tǎolùn, tāmen de xiǎngfǎ hé ér wéi yī.After many discussions, their ideas merged into one.
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