协 (xié) - to cooperate & to harmonize

协Tone 2

xié ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 十

想信

协 · xié

to cooperate;

to harmonize;

to assist;

joint;

common

to cooperateto harmonizeto assist

Usage highlights

cooperationcoordinateagreementassistantassociationconcert

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need to work together (协作) to complete this project.
  • The two companies signed a cooperation agreement (合作协议).
  • They coordinated their efforts (协调) to achieve the goal.
  • This is a joint statement (联合声明) from multiple parties.

Collocations

  • cooperation(协作)
  • coordinate(协调)
  • agreement(协议)
  • assistant(协理)
  • association(协会)
  • concert(协奏曲)

Idioms

  • Work together with one heart(同心协力)
  • Unite in a concerted effort(齐心协力)
  • Cooperation and mutual assistance(协作互助)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally derived from the concept of collective strength and harmony in traditional Chinese philosophy.
  • Reflects the Confucian value of collective effort and social harmony over individual achievement.
  • Commonly used in organizational names and political contexts emphasizing unity and cooperation.

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