諧 (xié) - Harmonious — to be in accord, to coordinate, & also refers to humor or jest.

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諧 · xié

Harmonious — to be in accord, to coordinate, to make harmonious;

also refers to humor or jest.

Harmonious — to be in accord, to coordinate,also refers to humor or jest.

Usage highlights

HarmoniousCoordinationHumorousResonanceConcordComedy

Synonyms

  • 和— harmony, peace
  • 协— cooperate, assist
  • 调— adjust, harmonize

Antonyms

  • 争— dispute, conflict
  • 斗— fight, struggle
  • 吵— quarrel, argue

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The couple lives in harmony (和谐相处).
  • They reached a consensus through consultation (协商一致).
  • He is good at telling jokes (谐谑).
  • The colors match well (色彩谐调).

Collocations

  • Harmonious(和谐)
  • Coordination(协调)
  • Humorous(诙谐)
  • Resonance(谐振)
  • Concord(谐和)
  • Comedy(谐剧)

Idioms

  • Harmonious as fish in water(鱼水和谐)
  • Perfect harmony(琴瑟和谐)
  • In perfect harmony(和谐一致)
  • Humorous and interesting(谐趣横生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rooted in ancient Chinese musical theory, referring to the harmonious blending of sounds.
  • Reflects the Confucian ideal of social harmony and proper relationships.
  • In modern usage, extends to concepts of social harmony and environmental balance.

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