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March 24, 2026
调和(調和)tiáohé(tiao2he2)
调和 (tiáo hé) refers to the process of creating harmony or balance among different elements. It is commonly used in contexts such as mediation between conflicting parties, blending flavors in cooking, or achieving a harmonious relationship among people or elements.
Frequency#21913DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
调和 is often used in the context of Chinese medicine, where balancing different elements (like yin and yang) is crucial for health. This reflects the traditional Chinese belief in harmony as a fundamental aspect of well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine a chef carefully mixing (调) different ingredients (和) to create a delicious, harmonious dish. The character 调 shows a person adjusting flavors, while 和 represents harmony, making it easier to remember that调和 is all about blending and reconciling.
Meanings of 调和
tiáohé(tiao2he2)
1harmonious
2to mediate
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About 调和
调和Simplified
調和Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#21913Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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AI Study Notes for 调和
Quick Contrast
调解 (tiáojiě) is more focused on mediation or resolving disputes, while 调和 (tiáohé) emphasizes creating harmony or balance.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a chef carefully mixing (调) different ingredients (和) to create a delicious, harmonious dish. The character 调 shows a person adjusting flavors, while 和 represents harmony, making it easier to remember that调和 is all about blending and reconciling.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely. 调和 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it might be more common in discussions involving diplomacy or culinary arts. Common collocations include 调和关系 (tiáo hé guān xì) meaning 'to reconcile relationships' and 调和口味 (tiáo hé kǒu wèi) meaning 'to blend flavors.'
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 调和 connects well with other words related to mediation and harmony, such as 和平 (hépíng, peace) and 协调 (xiétiáo, to coordinate). Focus on using this word in sentences that involve conflict resolution or culinary discussions to enhance your fluency.
Cultural Note
调和 is often used in the context of Chinese medicine, where balancing different elements (like yin and yang) is crucial for health. This reflects the traditional Chinese belief in harmony as a fundamental aspect of well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners may confuse 调和 with 和平 (hépíng), which means 'peace.' For example, saying '调和世界' (tiáo hé shì jiè) to mean 'peaceful world' is incorrect; it should be '和平世界' (hépíng shì jiè).
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Grammar Patterns of 调和
调和 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 11 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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____的最后一步要缓慢而精心。
This final part of the mixing is done slowly and delicately.
Example Sentences for 调和 (5)
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1
调和的最后一步要缓慢而精心。
tiáo hé de zuì hòu yī bù yào huǎn màn ér jīng xīn。
This final part of the mixing is done slowly and delicately.
měi lè huáng xuān hóng jiǔ sè shēn chén ér tōng tòu, , jiǔ xiāng chún hòu ér fēng, fù , yú tián píng héng ér, tiáo hé , shí zài shì zuǒ yáo.
It attains maturity quickly but continues to age well over time.
5
蓝和绿不调和.
lán hé lǜ bù tiáo hé.
Blue does not go with green.
Cultural Notes for 调和
🏮Cultural insight
调和 is often used in the context of Chinese medicine, where balancing different elements (like yin and yang) is crucial for health. This reflects the traditional Chinese belief in harmony as a fundamental aspect of well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions about 调和
Yes, 调和 can be used to describe the process of reconciling emotional conflicts between people.
No, while it is often used in formal contexts, it can also be used informally in everyday conversations.
Similar words include 和解 (héjiě, to resolve) and 协调 (xiétiáo, to coordinate) which also convey ideas of harmony and reconciliation.
