Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
春节期间,许多人都会赶回家和亲人团圆。Chūnjié qījiān, xǔduō rén dōu huì gǎn huí jiā hé qīnrén tuányuán.During the Spring Festival, many people rush home to reunite with their relatives.
中秋节是一家人团圆的日子。Zhōngqiūjié shì yì jiā rén tuányuán de rìzi.The Mid-Autumn Festival is a day for families to come together.
奶奶最大的愿望就是全家人能团圆。Nǎinai zuìdà de yuànwàng jiù shì quánjiā rén néng tuányuán.Grandma's greatest wish is for the whole family to be together again.