夑 (xiè) - To harmonize & to blend

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xiè ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

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夑 · xiè

To harmonize;

to blend;

to coordinate;

to adjust;

to regulate;

ancient term for a high-ranking official.

To harmonizeto blendto coordinate

Usage highlights

Harmonize yin and yangCoordinate government affairsBlend flavorsRegulate temperatureCoordinate effortsManage state affairs

Synonyms

  • 调— to adjust; to harmonize
  • 和— to harmonize; peace
  • 协— to coordinate; to cooperate

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; disorder
  • 争— conflict; dispute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef harmonizes flavors (调和味道).
  • They coordinated their efforts (协调努力).
  • The official managed state affairs (治理国事).
  • Ancient texts mention the Xie official (夑理).

Collocations

  • Harmonize yin and yang(调夑阴阳)
  • Coordinate government affairs(夑理)
  • Blend flavors(调和味道)
  • Regulate temperature(调节温度)
  • Coordinate efforts(协调努力)
  • Manage state affairs(治理国事)

Idioms

  • Harmonize yin and yang(调夑阴阳)
  • Coordinate all under heaven(夑理天下)
  • Balance the five elements(调和五行)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a high-ranking official in charge of harmonizing state affairs in ancient China.
  • The character embodies the Confucian ideal of maintaining harmony and balance in society.
  • Used in classical texts to describe the harmonious coordination of opposing forces like yin and yang.

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