和谐 can mean harmony or harmonious.
Words and selected meanings#
| Chinese | Pinyin | Meaning in this context |
|---|---|---|
| 和谐 | hé xié | harmony; harmonious |
A practical way to interpret the context#
Ask what is being brought into harmony and whose account you are reading. Distinguish a stated ideal from evidence that people agree in a particular situation. If a writer makes a historical claim about harmony, identify the text and passage rather than supplying an anonymous classical quotation.
Scope and source#
This is a vocabulary-based introduction and a set of editorial questions. It does not measure how frequently a practice occurs or describe the beliefs of all Chinese people.
Lexical data adapted from CC-CEDICT contributors, distributed by MDBG, 23 October 2026 release, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Glosses have been selected and shortened. Dictionary release.