Chinese word

和谐

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé xié

Meaning

  • adjectiveharmonious

Example

他们的关系很和谐。tā men de guān xì hěn hé xié

Their relationship is very harmonious.

Illustration for 和谐 (harmonious)

More examples

邻里之间应该和谐相处。lín lǐ zhī jiān yīng gāi hé xié xiāng chǔ

Neighbors should get along harmoniously.

Core concept

People, elements, or surroundings coexist without friction and form a pleasing balance.

Common phrases

  • 和谐社会hé xié shè huì

    harmonious society

  • 和谐关系hé xié guān xì

    harmonious relationship

  • 和谐相处hé xié xiāng chǔ

    get along harmoniously

Similar words

融洽róng qià: Describes friendly relations in which people feel comfortable with one another.
和睦hé mù: Describes close relationships marked by lasting peace and mutual friendliness.
协调xié tiáo: Describes a well-coordinated arrangement in which people or parts function smoothly together.

Definition in Chinese

各方面协调一致，人与人之间的关系或场所的气氛平和融洽。gè fāng miàn xié tiáo yí zhì rén yǔ rén zhī jiān de guān xì huò cháng suǒ de qì fēn píng hé róng qià

Word origin

和 (hé, "harmony") + 谐 (xié, "in tune") combines peaceful accord with being well matched, linking the word to calm relationships and balanced parts.

Usage tips

  • In close personal talk, a simple phrase about getting along often sounds more conversational than this adjective, which suits broader descriptions of groups or settings.

Other meanings

  • harmonynoun
  • amicableadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 和谐度hé xié dùdegree of harmonynoun

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