(ér) - To blend, mix, or harmonize & to reconcile differences

Tone 2

ér | 12 strokes | radical:

· ér

To blend, mix, or harmonize;

to reconcile differences;

to mediate between parties.

To blend, mix, or harmonizeto reconcile differencesto mediate between parties.

Usage highlights

Blend and harmonizeMediate and reconcileHarmonious blendingReconcile differencesMix togetherCoordinate and blend

Synonyms

  • harmony, peace
  • blend, adjust
  • combine, unite

Antonyms

  • separate, divide
  • leave, separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mediator worked to reconcile their differences (聏合).
  • Blend the ingredients thoroughly (聏合 ingredients).
  • He tried to mediate between the two factions (聏解 factions).

Collocations

  • Blend and harmonize(聏合)
  • Mediate and reconcile(聏解)
  • Harmonious blending(聏和)
  • Reconcile differences(聏调)
  • Mix together(聏混)
  • Coordinate and blend(聏协)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts with meanings related to blending and harmonizing.
  • It represents the classical Chinese concept of achieving harmony through careful mixing and reconciliation.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese but maintains its classical semantic value.

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