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谐
xié
Description
“谐”这个字常常用来说声音、颜色或者关系很配合，很和顺。
The character “谐” is often used to describe sounds, colors, or relationships that are well-matched and harmonious.
我们最常在“和谐”“谐音”这些词里看到它。
We most often see it in words like “和谐” and “谐音”.
Meanings
和谐héxié
harmonious; in agreement
这个家庭很和谐。
This family is very harmonious.
谐音xiéyīn
homophone; similar sound
“四”和“死”是谐音。
The words 'four' and 'death' are homophones.
诙谐huīxié
humorous; witty
他说话很诙谐，大家都笑了。
He speaks humorously, and everyone laughed.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
言 (speech) + 皆 (all together), suggesting words in agreement.
- Nuance
谐 rarely appears alone; it is mostly used inside compounds like 和谐.
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