洽 qià to mix
to mix; to blend; to harmonize
How to remember 洽: 氵 water + 合 join together = to mix. Grandma pours water into the soup and stirs until the flavours join together, showing the kids how to mix.
Component breakdown
洽 = 氵 water + 合 join together
- 氵 water
- 合 join together
- 亼 combine
- 口 mouth
Grandma pours water into the soup and stirs until the flavours join together, showing the kids how to mix.
How it is used
- To be in harmony / to discuss and reach accord - 融洽 (róngqià), harmonious (relations): 关系融洽 (guānxi róngqià) getting along well.
- 洽谈 (qiàtán) means to negotiate/hold talks (business): 洽谈合作 (qiàtán hézuò) to discuss cooperation. Formal in the 'discuss' sense.