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缓和

huǎn hé
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to ease (tension)
  2. 2. to alleviate
  3. 3. to moderate
  4. 4. to allay
  5. 5. to make more mild

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
剧烈
jù liè

violent; acute; severe; fierce

紧张或程度变得强烈

Related words

2 items
减轻
jiǎn qīng

to lighten

程度或数量上减少
和缓
hé huǎn

mild

态度、语气等温和不激烈

Synonyms

1 item
缓解
huǎn jiě

to bring relief

减轻紧张程度

Usage notes

Common mistakes

缓和 is intransitive when describing a situation becoming less tense; use 使缓和 for transitive 'to ease something'.

Formality

Common in formal or written contexts for describing relations or atmosphere, less typical in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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最近他们的关系 缓和 了。
Recently their relationship has eased.

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Words Containing 缓和

紧张缓和
jǐn zhāng huǎn hé

detente

Child Words of 缓和

和
hé

(joining two nouns) and; together with; with (Taiwan pr. [hàn])

和
hè

to compose a poem in reply (to sb's poem) using the same rhyme sequence

和
hú

to complete a set in mahjong or playing cards

和
huó

to combine a powdery substance (flour, plaster etc) with water

和
huò

to mix (ingredients) together

缓
huǎn

slow