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勰 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
勰xiépeaceful, harmoniousg, 15 strokes, radical 力
xié(xie2) T2
  1. 1peaceful, harmonious
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March 24, 2026

勰xié(xie2)

The character 勰 (xié) conveys the idea of harmony and peacefulness. It is often used in contexts that emphasize cooperation, unity, and a balanced state among individuals or groups. This character is less common in everyday language but can be found in literary or formal contexts.

Strokes15Radical力
Cultural Note

The concept of harmony is deeply embedded in Chinese culture, often reflecting Confucian ideals of social order and balance. 勰 symbolizes not just peaceful coexistence but also the importance of working together for the greater good.

Memory Tip

Imagine a serene scene where people are working together in harmony. The character 勰 combines the radical for 'strength' (力) with a component that suggests bringing things together, symbolizing the strength found in unity. Picture a group of people lifting a heavy load together, representing cooperation and peace.

Meanings of 勰

xié(xie2)
1peaceful, harmonious
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About 勰

勰Simplified
15Strokes
力Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 勰

Usage Notes

Learners should be cautious about using 勰 in casual conversation, as it carries a more formal or literary tone. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words like 谐 (xié), which also means harmony but is used in different contexts, such as 'to harmonize' in music.

HSK Study Tips

Although 勰 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to HSK 5 words like 和 (hé, harmony) and 协 (xié, to cooperate). Students should focus on understanding the nuances of harmony in different contexts and how 勰 might appear in formal writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix 勰 with other characters that sound similar, like 和 (hé), leading to confusion. For example, saying 勰 for 'harmony' in a casual setting might sound overly formal, while 和 would be the better choice.

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Etymology of 勰

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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think

Semantic (meaning)思
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Phonetic (sound)劦
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Case file: 勰

  1. 1The meaning half思 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half劦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaythink
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 勰

IDS Structure⿰劦思
勰Full Character
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劦lie4
left
思si1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 勰?

How to say peaceful, harmonious in Chinese

“peaceful, harmonious” in Chinese is勰xié

The character 勰 (xié) conveys the idea of harmony and peacefulness. It is often used in contexts that emphasize cooperation, unity, and a balanced state among individuals or groups. This character is less common in everyday language but can be found in literary or formal contexts.

When to use 勰

Learners should be cautious about using 勰 in casual conversation, as it carries a more formal or literary tone. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding words like 谐 (xié), which also means harmony but is used in different contexts, such as 'to harmonize' in music.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix 勰 with other characters that sound similar, like 和 (hé), leading to confusion. For example, saying 勰 for 'harmony' in a casual setting might sound overly formal, while 和 would be the better choice.

Write 勰

勰

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Word Family of 勰

Words Containing This Character1
勰xiéharmonious
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Compound Meaning

What does 勰 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 勰

It is pronounced as 'xié' with a rising tone.

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