调解
To mediate or reconcile. To act as an intermediary to help parties in a conflict reach an agreement.
Examples
3 of 5老师正在调解两个学生之间的矛盾。
The teacher is mediating the conflict between the two students.
双方同意通过法律调解来解决争议。
Both parties agreed to resolve the dispute through legal mediation.
我不想管他们的事，调解太累了。
I don't want to get involved; mediating is too exhausting.
Word Family
Memory Tip
调 (tiáo) means to adjust, 解 (jiě) means to untie/solve. Adjusting the situation to solve the knot.
Quick Quiz
当邻居发生争吵时，张大妈总是主动出来____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 调解
Examples
老师正在调解两个学生之间的矛盾。
everydayThe teacher is mediating the conflict between the two students.
双方同意通过法律调解来解决争议。
formalBoth parties agreed to resolve the dispute through legal mediation.
我不想管他们的事，调解太累了。
informalI don't want to get involved; mediating is too exhausting.
国际组织在调解地区冲突中发挥了重要作用。
academicInternational organizations have played an important role in mediating regional conflicts.
公司人力资源部负责调解员工间的纠纷。
businessThe HR department is responsible for mediating disputes between employees.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
法庭调解
court mediation
民间调解
civil mediation
调解无效
mediation failed
Often Confused With
调节 refers to adjusting physical things or levels (like temperature/volume); 调解 refers to resolving human conflicts.
Usage Notes
Use this word when talking about resolving arguments or legal disputes.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '调解' (conflict resolution) and '调节' (adjustment). They sound similar.
Memory Tip
调 (tiáo) means to adjust, 解 (jiě) means to untie/solve. Adjusting the situation to solve the knot.
Word Origin
From 'to adjust' and 'to loosen/explain'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In China, community-based mediation (人民调解) is a very common way to solve neighborhood issues without going to court.
Quick Quiz
当邻居发生争吵时，张大妈总是主动出来____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 调解
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