缓和 (huǎn hé) — (verb) to ease, to alleviate, to moderate; (adjective) mild, moderate, relaxed

Definition

Used for actively easing tensions, conflicts, or pain — a deliberate verb ('to ease, to moderate'). Pairs with nouns like 矛盾, 局势, 气氛, more action-oriented than 缓解.

verb
to easeto alleviateto moderate
adjective
mildmoderaterelaxed

Examples

  • 缓和
    Shuāng fāng dōu yuàn yì huǎn hé máo dùn, bì miǎn chōng tū.
    Both sides are willing to ease the contradictions and avoid conflict.
  • 缓和
    Zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ huǎn hé tā de tóu tòng.
    This medicine can alleviate his headache.
  • 缓和
    Tā de yǔ qì hěn huǎn hé, ràng rén gǎn dào shū fu.
    His tone is very mild, making people feel comfortable.

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