调和 tiáohé harmonious
harmonious; to mediate; to reconcile; mediation; to compromise; to mix; to blend; blended; to season; seasoning; to placate
How to remember 调和: 调 tune + 和 and = harmonious.
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How it is used
- To reconcile/harmonize, or to blend/mix - 调和矛盾 (tiáohé máodùn) to reconcile conflicts; 调和颜色 (tiáohé yánsè) to mix colors.
- Reading tiáo. Also 'season' food and, as an adjective, 'harmonious'. Often negated: 不可调和的矛盾 (irreconcilable contradiction).
- Covers both mediating disputes and physically blending - the common thread is bringing things into balance.