调和

調和
tiáohé
verb #21,913

Meanings

  1. 1 to harmonize
  2. 2 to mediate
  3. 3 to reconcile
  4. 4 to mix/blend
  5. 5 to season (food)
  6. 6 harmonious

Examples

Tā nǔlì tiáohé liǎng fāng zhījiān de máodùn.
He worked hard to mediate between the two sides.
Bǎ gèzhǒng xiāngliào tiáohé zài yīqǐ.
Blend all the spices together.
Sècǎi tiáohé cáinéng chuàngzuò chū měilì de huàmiàn.
Only with harmonious colors can you create a beautiful picture.

Tips

usage
调和 has two key senses: (1) mediation/reconciliation between people or parties, and (2) mixing/blending of substances or colors. The culinary sense (seasoning) is also common. Don't confuse with 和谐 (héxié, harmony as a state).

Stroke Order

tiáo