夥

huǒ
many, numerous

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

夥 puts 多, two pieces of meat, for 'many', together with 果 guǒ, its sound part. It first meant 'many; a lot', which grew to 'much'. The senses companion, guy, partnership and meals begin again from 'companion'.

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Homophones

HSK 4
火huǒ
fire
伙huǒ
partner, partnership

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