啝 (hé) - Harmony, gentle & to blend, to mix

啝Tone 2

hé ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

啝 · hé

Harmony, gentle;

to blend, to mix;

also used in names to denote peace and concord.

Harmony, gentleto blend, to mixalso used in names to denote peace and

Usage highlights

Harmonious soundGentle breezePeaceful and harmoniousBlend flavorsConcord and unityMild temperament

Synonyms

  • 和— harmony, peace
  • 谐— harmonious, in accord
  • 睦— friendly, harmonious

Antonyms

  • 争— conflict, dispute
  • 斗— fight, struggle
  • 吵— quarrel, argue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The gentle breeze (和风) brings comfort.
  • They live in harmony (和睦相处).
  • The flavors blend well (味道调和).
  • A harmonious family (和睦家庭) is a blessing.

Collocations

  • Harmonious sound(和声)
  • Gentle breeze(和风)
  • Peaceful and harmonious(和睦)
  • Blend flavors(调和)
  • Concord and unity(和合)
  • Mild temperament(温和)

Idioms

  • Harmony is precious(和为贵)
  • Inner peace and outer harmony(内和外顺)
  • Gentle as jade, warm as spring(温和如玉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from the concept of harmony (和) in Confucian philosophy, representing ideal social relationships.
  • Often used in names to express wishes for peaceful character and harmonious life.
  • The character combines mouth (口) with harmony (和), suggesting harmonious speech or gentle expression.

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