化解

huàjiě
verb HSK 6 #17,482

Meanings

  1. 1 to resolve; to defuse
  2. 2 to dissolve (a conflict, misunderstanding, or crisis)

Characters

To transform and untie - dissolving a problem away.

Examples

HSK 5
Shuāngfāng de máodùn zhōngyú huàjiě le.
The conflict between the two sides was finally resolved.
HSK 5
Wǒmen xūyào huàjiě bǐcǐ de wùhuì.
We need to clear up the misunderstanding between us.
HSK 6
Tā chénggōng huàjiě le zhècì wēijī.
He successfully defused this crisis.

Tips

usage
化解 implies a gradual, smooth resolution - it suggests diplomacy and skill. Compare with 解决 (jiějué), which is more direct and general-purpose 'solve/resolve.'

Stroke Order

huà
jiě