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调和

tiáo hé

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • harmonious
  • to mediate; to reconcile
  • mediation
  • to compromise
  • to mix; to blend
  • blended
  • to season
  • seasoning
  • to placate

Definition

调和指将对立或不同的事物协调一致，使达到和谐或平衡的状态。

To reconcile or harmonize opposing or different things, achieving a state of harmony or balance.

Usage

常用于描述调整关系、混合成分（如颜色、味道）、或解决矛盾的过程。

Often used to describe the process of adjusting relationships, blending components (like colors, flavors), or resolving conflicts.

Examples

  • 1 厨师用盐和糖来调和菜肴的味道。(The chef uses salt and sugar to harmonize the flavor of the dish.)
  • 2 政府努力调和劳资双方的矛盾。(The government strives to reconcile the conflicts between labor and management.)
  • 3 这幅画中，画家巧妙地调和了冷暖色调。(In this painting, the artist skillfully harmonized warm and cool colors.)
  • 4 夫妻之间需要互相调和性格差异。(Couples need to reconcile personality differences.)
  • 5 中医认为，调和阴阳是保持健康的关键。(Traditional Chinese medicine believes that harmonizing yin and yang is key to maintaining health.)

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