燮 (xiè) - To harmonize & to blend

燮Tone 4

xiè ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

燮 · xiè

To harmonize;

to blend;

to adjust;

to mediate;

ancient term for a high-ranking official.

To harmonizeto blendto adjust

Usage highlights

Harmonize yin and yangMediate and adjustBlend harmoniouslyGrand SupporterCoordinate relationsHarmonious governance

Synonyms

  • 和— harmonize
  • 调— adjust
  • 协— coordinate

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government aims to harmonize various interests (燮理阴阳).
  • He mediated between the conflicting parties (调燮矛盾).
  • This dish blends sweet and sour flavors perfectly (味道燮和).
  • The ancient official title was Grand Supporter (大燮).

Collocations

  • Harmonize yin and yang(燮理阴阳)
  • Mediate and adjust(调燮)
  • Blend harmoniously(燮和)
  • Grand Supporter(大燮)
  • Coordinate relations(燮理)
  • Harmonious governance(燮政)

Idioms

  • Harmonize yin and yang(燮理阴阳)
  • Coordinate the myriad states(燮和万邦)
  • Regulate the cosmic forces(燮调元气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to high-ranking officials in ancient China responsible for harmonizing state affairs.
  • Strongly associated with traditional Chinese philosophy of balancing opposing forces (yin-yang).
  • Considered a sophisticated character due to its complex structure and classical usage.

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