Definition
协调 (xiétiáo) means 'to coordinate' (verb) or 'harmonious' (adjective), focusing on making parts work smoothly together, like departments or colors. 搭配 (dāpèi) is more about matching or pairing items (e.g., clothes, food), while 和谐 (héxié) is purely an adjective for overall harmony (e.g., society, music). 协调 is broader, covering both the action of coordinating and the resulting state.
verb
to coordinateto harmonize
adjective
harmoniouswell-coordinated
Examples
- 协调。Tā fùzé xié tiáo gè bùmén zhījiān de hézuò.He is responsible for coordinating cooperation between departments.
- 协调。Wǒmen xūyào xié tiáo yíxià shíjiān hé dìdiǎn.We need to coordinate the time and place.
- 协调。Zhè fú huà de yánsè dāpèi fēicháng xié tiáo.The color combination of this painting is very harmonious.
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