协调 xiétiáo to coordinate
to coordinate; to harmonize; to fit together; to match (colors etc); harmonious; concerted
How to remember 协调: 协 to assist + 调 tune = to coordinate.
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How it is used
- To coordinate/harmonize among parties - 协调各方利益 (xiétiáo gèfāng lìyì) reconcile the interests of all sides; also adjective 'harmonious, well-matched' - 颜色很协调 (yánsè hěn xiétiáo) the colors go well together.
- As a verb it means smoothing out conflicts and aligning efforts; as an adjective, things fitting together nicely (动作协调 coordinated movements).
- Common in management, diplomacy, and describing design/motor coordination.