English–Chinese

“mediate” in Chinese

Chinese

Also周旋 (zhōu xuán)

Pronunciation

Pinyintiáo jiě

Example

老师帮忙调解了他们的矛盾。lǎo shī bāng máng tiáo jiě le tā men de máo dùn

The teacher helped mediate their conflict.

Illustration for 调解 (mediate)

How to say “mediate” in Chinese

“Mediate” in Chinese is 调解 (tiáo jiě).

A dispute is loosened through guided discussion and practical arrangements until the sides can accept a shared outcome.

Full entry for 调解: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 调解

社区工作人员通过调解成功解决了邻里纠纷。shè qū gōng zuò rén yuán tōng guò tiáo jiě chéng gōng jiě jué le lín lǐ jiū fēn

Community workers successfully resolved a neighborhood dispute through mediation.

Tips for using 调解

  • The word covers settlement through more than conversation: arranging compensation or changing conditions can also count, which distinguishes it from simply calming someone down.

Other Chinese words for “mediate”

他在两家公司之间周旋,促成了合作。tā zài liǎng jiā gōng sī zhī jiān zhōu xuán cù chéng le hé zuò

He mediated between the two companies, bringing about cooperation.

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