和谐 héxié harmonious
harmonious; harmony; (euphemism) to censor
How to remember 和谐: 和 and + 谐 to joke = harmonious.
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How it is used
- Harmonious - of society, relationships, even colors - 和谐社会 (héxié shèhuì) a harmonious society, an official catchphrase.
- Note the internet euphemism: 被和谐 (bèi héxié) = to be censored/deleted online.
Example sentences
- 我们必须学会与自然和谐共处。 Wǒmen bìxū xuéhuì yǔ zìrán héxié gòngchǔ.We must learn to live in harmony with nature.