Definition
调和 has two main uses: as an adjective 'harmonious, well-balanced' (colors, flavors, relationships) and as a verb 'to mediate/reconcile' or 'to mix/season'. For mediation, 调解 is the formal term for official third-party mediation; 调和 emphasizes a general harmonizing. For mixing, 混合 describes physical combination; 调和 is specifically blending flavors or balancing elements (as in cooking).
adjective
harmoniouswell-balanced
verb
to mediateto reconcileto mixto blendto season
Examples
- 调和。Zhè fú huà de sècǎi shífēn tiáo hé.The colors of this painting are very harmonious.
- 调和。Tā nǔlì tiáo hé shuāngfāng de máodùn.He worked hard to mediate the conflict between both sides.
- 调和。Zuò tāng shí jìde tiáo hé gèzhǒng tiáoliào.When making soup, remember to blend the various seasonings.
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