化解

huà jiě

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to dissolve
to resolve (contradictions)
to dispel (doubts)
to iron out (difficulties)
to defuse (conflicts)
to neutralize (fears)

Definition

消除、解决（矛盾、问题等）。

To resolve, eliminate (conflicts, problems, etc.).

Usage

常用于指消除矛盾、误会、危机或负面情绪等抽象事物，通过沟通、调解或行动使问题得到解决。

Often used to refer to resolving abstract things such as conflicts, misunderstandings, crises, or negative emotions, making problems solved through communication, mediation, or action.

Examples

1 他们通过交谈化解了彼此之间的误会。(They resolved the misunderstanding between them through conversation.)
2 政府采取措施化解经济危机。(The government took measures to defuse the economic crisis.)
3 幽默感能化解尴尬的局面。(A sense of humor can defuse an awkward situation.)
4 双方各退一步，终于化解了矛盾。(Both sides made concessions and finally resolved the conflict.)
5 适当的道歉可以化解对方的怒气。(A proper apology can defuse the other person's anger.)

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