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March 24, 2026
洽qià(qia4)
The character 洽 (qià) conveys the idea of agreement and harmony, often used in contexts of consultation or making contact with others. It signifies not only reaching an accord but also blending different elements together, suggesting a sense of thoroughness and extensiveness in interaction.
Strokes9Radical氵Frequency#29916DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, reaching an agreement through consultation is crucial, and the term 洽 is often used in formal settings to denote collaborative discussions and negotiations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a harmonious tea party (茶) where everyone is in agreement (洽), blending their ideas like different flavors of tea. The character '洽' has the water radical (氵), representing fluidity and connection, which helps to remember that it involves making contact and mixing elements.
Meanings of 洽
qià(qia4)
1accord
2to make contact
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About 洽
洽Simplified
9Strokes
氵Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#29916Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 洽
Quick Contrast
洽 (qià) vs 合 (hé) — use 洽 for contexts emphasizing agreement and thoroughness in interaction, while 合 is more about general harmony or fitting together.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 洽 with similar-sounding words like 查 (chá), which means 'to investigate.' This character is more formal and is typically used in business or diplomatic contexts. Be careful to use the correct tone as 'qià' should not be confused with other tones that lead to different meanings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 洽 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it can be useful for learners at HSK 5 and above who are preparing for more complex expressions. Focus on its collocations, such as 洽谈 (qiàtán - to negotiate) and its usage in formal contexts to enhance your vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 洽 in informal settings, where simpler terms like 说 (shuō - to speak) or 聊 (liáo - to chat) are more appropriate. For example, saying '我们可以洽一下吗?' in casual conversation is too formal; instead, use '我们可以聊聊吗?'.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 洽?
Decomposition of 洽
IDS Structure⿰氵合
洽Full Character
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氵shui3
left
合ge3
right
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 洽?
How to say accord in Chinese
“accord” in Chinese is洽qià
The character 洽 (qià) conveys the idea of agreement and harmony, often used in contexts of consultation or making contact with others. It signifies not only reaching an accord but also blending different elements together, suggesting a sense of thoroughness and extensiveness in interaction.
When to use 洽
Learners often confuse 洽 with similar-sounding words like 查 (chá), which means 'to investigate.' This character is more formal and is typically used in business or diplomatic contexts. Be careful to use the correct tone as 'qià' should not be confused with other tones that lead to different meanings.
洽 or something close to it
洽 (qià) vs 合 (hé) — use 洽 for contexts emphasizing agreement and thoroughness in interaction, while 合 is more about general harmony or fitting together.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 洽 in informal settings, where simpler terms like 说 (shuō - to speak) or 聊 (liáo - to chat) are more appropriate. For example, saying '我们可以洽一下吗?' in casual conversation is too formal; instead, use '我们可以聊聊吗?'.
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洽
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Grammar Patterns of 洽
洽 carries 6 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
她和孩子们打交道很有一手，相处得十分融____。
She was great with the children and fitted in beautifully.
Example Sentences for 洽 (7)
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她和孩子们打交道很有一手，相处得十分融洽。
tā hé hái zǐ mén dǎ jiāo dào hěn yǒu yī shǒu， ， xiāng chǔ dé shí fēn róng。
She was great with the children and fitted in beautifully.
2
安娜与几个建筑商有过接洽，并且很幸运地碰到了埃迪。
ān nà yǔ jī gè jiàn zhù shāng yǒu guò jiē qià， ， bìng qiě hěn xìng yùn dì pèng dào le āi。
Anna approached several builders and was fortunate to come across Eddie.
