默契 mòqì tacit understanding
tacit understanding; mutual understanding; rapport; connected at a deep level with each other; (of team members) well coordinated; tight
How to remember 默契: 默 silent + 契 deed = tacit understanding.
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- Tacit understanding / rapport - being in sync without words - 配合默契 (pèihé mòqì) to work together seamlessly; 两人很有默契 (liǎng rén hěn yǒu mòqì) the two are perfectly in tune.
- That unspoken, well-coordinated harmony between partners or teammates.
- Also a tacit (unwritten) agreement; register: everyday, sports, relationships.