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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

HSK 5
他努力调和两方之间的矛盾。
Tā nǔlì tiáohé liǎng fāng zhījiān de máodùn.
He worked hard to mediate between the two sides.
HSK 5
色彩调和才能创作出美丽的画面。
Sècǎi tiáohé cáinéng chuàngzuò chū měilì de huàmiàn.
Only with harmonious colors can you create a beautiful picture.
HSK 7-9
把各种香料调和在一起。
Bǎ gèzhǒng xiāngliào tiáohé zài yīqǐ.
Blend all the spices together.

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 (harmony as a state).

Stroke Order

调 tiáo
和 hé