洽 (qià) - to negotiate & to agree

洽Tone 4

qià ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 氵

器情

洽 · qià

to negotiate;

to agree;

harmonious;

extensive;

to be in accord with

to negotiateto agreeharmonious

Usage highlights

business negotiationto discuss businessto reach agreementharmonious relationsextensive knowledgeto be in accord

Synonyms

  • 商— to discuss; to negotiate
  • 谈— to talk; to discuss
  • 协— to cooperate; to harmonize

Antonyms

  • 争— to dispute; to contend
  • 吵— to quarrel; to argue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two parties reached an agreement (达成协议).
  • We need to discuss this matter (洽商此事).
  • The business talks were successful (业务洽谈成功).
  • The water flows extensively (水流洽洽).

Collocations

  • business negotiation(洽谈)
  • to discuss business(洽商)
  • to reach agreement(洽妥)
  • harmonious relations(融洽)
  • extensive knowledge(博洽)
  • to be in accord(洽合)

Idioms

  • Extensive learning and profound scholarship(博洽多闻)
  • Emotional harmony and understanding(情投意洽)
  • To be in perfect harmony(融洽无间)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'water flowing extensively,' later extended to mean 'harmonious agreement' and 'negotiation.'
  • In business contexts, 洽 is commonly used to refer to negotiations and discussions.
  • The character embodies the Chinese cultural value of reaching consensus through discussion.

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