Chinese word

和睦

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé mù

Meaning

  • adjectiveharmonious

Example

我们邻里一直和睦相处。wǒ men lín lǐ yì zhí hé mù xiāng chǔ

We neighbors have always gotten along well.

Illustration for 和睦 (harmonious)

More examples

虽然有分歧，他们夫妻仍然和睦。suī rán yǒu fēn qí tā men fū qī réng rán hé mù

Although they have disagreements, the husband and wife still get along well.

Core concept

People or groups stay close, peaceful, and free from conflict.

Common phrases

  • 夫妻和睦fū qī hé mù

    a harmonious husband and wife

  • 和睦相处hé mù xiāng chǔ

    live together in harmony

Similar words

友好yóu hǎo: Describes a friendly relationship based on goodwill and a lack of opposition.
和谐hé xié: Describes a peaceful relationship or atmosphere in which parts work well together.
融洽róng qià: Describes a relationship where people communicate well and feel comfortable together.
亲密qīn mì: Describes a close relationship with emotional openness and a strong personal bond.

Definition in Chinese

表示双方或多方关系融洽、相互亲近且没有争执或矛盾的状态。biǎo shì shuāng fāng huò duō fāng guān xì róng qià xiāng hù qīn jìn qiě méi yǒu zhēng zhí huò máo dùn de zhuàng tài

Word origin

和 (hé, "harmony") + 睦 (mù, "friendly closeness") forms a word for a relationship marked by peace and mutual warmth.

Usage tips

  • The word fits descriptions of an ongoing relationship rather than a single friendly moment, so it helps distinguish lasting good relations from a brief agreement.

Other meanings

  • harmonynoun
  • reconciliationnoun

Opposites

  • 敌对dí duìhostileadjective

Related words

  • 和睦相处hé mù xiāng chǔget along harmoniouslyidiom

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