和而不同 hé'érbùtóng to be harmonious but not conformist Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 和 hé nounadjective harmonious (bound form) peaceful; harmonious; on friendly terms.而 ér conjunction but Used to connect ideas that contrast or conflict; yet; but; on the other hand不同 bùtóng adjective different not the same; distinct; not alike