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March 24, 2026
调解(調解)tiáojiě(tiao2jie3)
调解 (tiáojiě) means to mediate or facilitate resolution between conflicting parties, often in a formal context like negotiations or disputes. It emphasizes finding a mutual agreement rather than imposing a decision. This term is commonly used in legal, workplace, and community contexts.
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Cultural Note
Mediation is a significant aspect of Chinese conflict resolution, reflecting traditional values of harmony and community. The practice is often preferred over litigation, as it aims to restore relationships rather than create winners and losers.
Memory Tip
Think of 调 (tiáo) as 'tuning' a situation, and 解 (jiě) as 'solving' it. Imagine a musician tuning their instrument to mediate between different sounds, creating harmony. The tones of the characters can also help you remember: 调 is second tone (rising) like a negotiation gaining momentum, and 解 is third tone (dipping) like a resolution settling down.
Meanings of 调解
tiáojiě(tiao2jie3)
1to mediate
2to bring parties to an agreement
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About 调解
调解Simplified
調解Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#13661Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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AI Study Notes for 调解
Quick Contrast
调停 (tiáotíng) - use 调解 when emphasizing a process of mediation that seeks mutual agreement, while 调停 often implies a more authoritative intervention to resolve a dispute.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 调 (tiáo) as 'tuning' a situation, and 解 (jiě) as 'solving' it. Imagine a musician tuning their instrument to mediate between different sounds, creating harmony. The tones of the characters can also help you remember: 调 is second tone (rising) like a negotiation gaining momentum, and 解 is third tone (dipping) like a resolution settling down.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 调解 with 解决 (jiějué), which means 'to solve' rather than 'to mediate.' 调解 is more formal and often used in legal contexts, whereas 解决 can be more informal. Collocations include '进行调解' (jìnxíng tiáojiě - to carry out mediation) and '调解争端' (tiáojiě zhēngduān - to mediate disputes).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 调解 connects with other legal and negotiation terms such as 争端 (zhēngduān - dispute) and 协议 (xiéyì - agreement). Students should focus on the nuances of mediation compared to resolution and negotiation, as well as practicing in context.
Cultural Note
Mediation is a significant aspect of Chinese conflict resolution, reflecting traditional values of harmony and community. The practice is often preferred over litigation, as it aims to restore relationships rather than create winners and losers.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 调解 (tiáojiě) with 调整 (tiáozhěng), which means 'to adjust.' For example, saying '我想调解我的计划' (I want to mediate my plan) is incorrect; it should be '我想调整我的计划' (I want to adjust my plan).
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Grammar Patterns of 调解
调解 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 2 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.
Exercise 1 of 5
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我妈妈充当了泽尔达和她妈妈之间的____人。
My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.
Example Sentences for 调解 (6)
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我妈妈充当了泽尔达和她妈妈之间的调解人。
wǒ mā mā chōng dāng le zé ěr dá hé tā mā mā zhī jiān de tiáo jiě rén。
My mom was the one who mediated between Zelda and her mom.
2
他的调解可能会帮上该部落的忙。
tā de tiáo jiě kě néng huì bāng shàng gāi bù luò de máng。
His intercession could be of help to the tribe.
3
对总统安全的担忧可能会给他的调解使命蒙上阴影。
duì zǒng tǒng ān quán de dān yōu kě néng huì gěi tā de tiáo jiě shǐ mìng mēng shàng yīn yǐng。
Fears for the President's safety could overshadow his peace-making mission.
The Secretary-General was asked to mediate in the dispute.
6
希腊是该地区调解冲突、稳定局势的一支力量。
xī là shì gāi dì qū tiáo jiě chōng tū、 、 wěn dìng jú shì de yī zhī lì。
Greece is a peacemaking, stabilizing force in the area.
Cultural Notes for 调解
🏮Cultural insight
Mediation is a significant aspect of Chinese conflict resolution, reflecting traditional values of harmony and community. The practice is often preferred over litigation, as it aims to restore relationships rather than create winners and losers.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While mediation is valued in both Chinese and Western cultures, Western approaches tend to be more adversarial, focusing on legal rights, while Chinese mediation emphasizes relationships and compromise.
Frequently Asked Questions about 调解
调解 focuses on mediating between parties to reach an agreement, while 解决 simply means to solve a problem.
调解 is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal disputes or negotiations, rather than informal disagreements.
Yes, 调解 is frequently used in Chinese legal contexts, particularly regarding civil disputes and community issues.
