化解 huàjiě to dissolve
to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties); to defuse (conflicts); to neutralize (fears)
How to remember 化解: 化 change + 解 to explain = to dissolve.
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How it is used
- To dissolve/defuse a conflict, doubt or difficulty - 化解矛盾 (huàjiě máodùn) resolve a conflict; 化解危机 defuse a crisis.
- Implies smoothing away tension so it dissolves, not just settling a dispute.
- Objects: 矛盾、危机、误会、风险 - abstract troubles that get 'dissolved'.