(xié) - To unite & to cooperate

Tone 2

xié | 9 strokes | radical:

· xié

To unite;

to cooperate;

harmonious;

in agreement;

to assist.

To uniteto cooperateharmonious

Usage highlights

To cooperateTo coordinateHarmonious cooperationStrategic allianceTeam collaborationJoint effort

Synonyms

  • to cooperate; to assist
  • harmonious; peace
  • to combine; to unite

Antonyms

  • to dispute; to contend
  • to fight; to struggle
  • to separate; to divide

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They work together harmoniously (恊力同心).
  • The two companies formed a strategic alliance (战略恊作).
  • We need to coordinate our efforts (恊调行动).
  • The team showed great cooperation (团队恊作).

Collocations

  • To cooperate(恊力)
  • To coordinate(恊调)
  • Harmonious cooperation(恊和)
  • Strategic alliance(战略恊作)
  • Team collaboration(团队恊作)
  • Joint effort(共同恊力)

Idioms

  • Working together with one heart(恊力同心)
  • Harmonious cooperation(和恊一致)
  • United in purpose(同心恊力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from ancient concepts of harmony and collective effort in Chinese philosophy.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing teamwork and social harmony.
  • Reflects Confucian values of cooperation and mutual support in society.

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