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和解 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
和解héjiěto settle (a dispute out of court)HSK 7, v, rank #5271, Hard
和解héjiěto reconcileHSK 7, v, rank #5271, Hard
和解héjiěsettlementHSK 7, v, rank #5271, Hard
和解héjiěconciliationHSK 7, v, rank #5271, Hard
和解héjiěto become reconciledHSK 7, v, rank #5271, Hard
héjiě(he2jie3) T2
  1. 1to settle (a dispute out of court)
  2. 2to reconcile
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March 24, 2026
和解héjiě(he2jie3)

和解 (héjiě) refers to the act of settling a dispute, often outside of a formal legal context. It is commonly used in situations where parties come to an agreement to resolve their differences amicably, promoting reconciliation rather than confrontation.

Frequency#5271DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, resolving conflicts amicably is highly valued, and 和解 reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in relationships. This concept is often emphasized in both personal and professional settings, aligning with Confucian ideals.

Memory Tip

Imagine two friends, '和' (hé) meaning harmony, and '解' (jiě) meaning to untie, coming together to 'untie' their differences and restore harmony. Picture them shaking hands, symbolizing the resolution of their conflict.

Meanings of 和解

héjiě(he2jie3)
1to settle (a dispute out of court)
2to reconcile
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About 和解

和解Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5271Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 和解

Quick Contrast

调解 (tiáojiě) refers to mediation, where a third party helps facilitate an agreement, while 和解 (héjiě) implies that the parties themselves reach a resolution without external assistance.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine two friends, '和' (hé) meaning harmony, and '解' (jiě) meaning to untie, coming together to 'untie' their differences and restore harmony. Picture them shaking hands, symbolizing the resolution of their conflict.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal discussions or mediations. Common mistakes include confusing it with '和好' (héhǎo), which means to make up or become friends again, rather than just settling a dispute. Pay attention to the tone: '和解' uses the second and third tones.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 和解 connects well with other advanced terms related to conflict resolution and legal vocabulary. Focus on understanding its nuances compared to similar terms like '解决' (jiějué), which means to solve.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, resolving conflicts amicably is highly valued, and 和解 reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in relationships. This concept is often emphasized in both personal and professional settings, aligning with Confucian ideals.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 和解 with 和好 (héhǎo), mistakenly using 和解 to mean simply making up after an argument. Correct use would be: use 和解 for formal dispute resolution and 和好 for personal reconciliation.

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Component Characters

和hésoft
HSK 18 strokes口
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解jiěto divide
HSK 613 strokes角
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Grammar Patterns of 和解

和解 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他们的握手似乎是____的表示。

Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.

Example Sentences for 和解 (10)

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他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。

tā mén de wò shǒu sì hū shì hé jiě de biǎo shì。

Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.
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解决这一争端需要双方都有和解的意愿。

jiě jué zhè yī zhēng duān xū yào shuāng fāng dū yǒu hé jiě de yì yuàn。

Resolving the dispute will require a mood of conciliation on both sides.
3
他本能的反应会是寻求与民族主义者取得新的和解。

tā běn néng de fǎn yīng huì shì xún qiú yǔ mín zú zhǔ yì zhě qǔ dé xīn de hé jiě。

His instinct would be to seek a new accommodation with the nationalists.
4
人们都知道可乐能消饿、止渴和解乏。

rén mén dū zhī dào kě lè néng xiāo è、 、 zhǐ kě hé jiě。

Coca is well-known for reducing hunger, thirst and fatigue.
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在法庭讼案中，他们提出和解费数额太少。

zài fǎ tíng sòng àn zhōng， ， tā mén tí chū hé jiě fèi shù é tài。

In court filings, they argued that the settlement was inadequate.
6
特德六岁的时候，我们认为他得知道如何系上和解开安全带了。

tè dé liù suì de shí hòu， ， wǒ mén rèn wéi tā dé zhī dào rú hé xì shàng hé jiě kāi ān quán dài。

When Ted was six we decided that he needed to know how to fasten and unfasten his seat belt.
7
总统谈到了在领土问题上达成和解的必要性。

zǒng tǒng tán dào le zài lǐng tǔ wèn tí shàng dá chéng hé jiě de bì yào xìng。

The President spoke of the need for territorial compromise.
8
他们抱一种和解的态度去参加谈判。

tā mén bào yī zhǒng hé jiě de tài dù qù cān jiā tán pàn。

They approached the talks in a conciliatory spirit.
9
会议开始时,人人都抱着和解的想法.

huì yì kāi shǐ shí, , rén rén dū bào zháo hé jiě de xiǎng.

Everyone was in a conciliatory mood at the start of the meeting.
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夫妇俩已经分居了，但是他想要和解。

fū fù liǎng yǐ jīng fēn jū le， ， dàn shì tā xiǎng yào hé。

The couple have separated but he wants a reconciliation.

Cultural Notes for 和解

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, resolving conflicts amicably is highly valued, and 和解 reflects the importance of maintaining harmony in relationships. This concept is often emphasized in both personal and professional settings, aligning with Confucian ideals.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

Unlike Western cultures that may emphasize litigation, Chinese culture often prioritizes reconciliation and mediation to avoid public disputes.

Frequently Asked Questions about 和解

和解 specifically refers to settling disputes, often emphasizing reconciliation, while 解决 is a broader term meaning to solve or resolve any issue.