谐 Stroke Order — How to Write 谐
谐 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 讠, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
谐 Radical and Character Components
谐 is a phono-semantic compound: 讠 (speech) carries the meaning, while 皆 indicates the sound.
Radical: 讠 + 9 more strokes
谐 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xié
Meanings of 谐 in Chinese
1
xié谐
To be harmonious, well-coordinated, or homophonic.
这两种颜色搭配得很和谐。
These two colors are very harmoniously matched.
Refers to being humorous, witty, or droll; often used in compounds like 'huīxié' (witty and humorous) or 'yìzhuāngyìxié' (both serious and humorous).
他的演讲亦庄亦谐，深受听众喜爱。
His speech was both serious and humorous, deeply appreciated by the audience.
To be settled, accomplished, or successfully completed (after discussion or effort).
经过一番努力，此事终得谐，大家都很高兴。
After some effort, this matter was finally settled, and everyone is very happy.
Common Words and Phrases with 谐
1
Harmonic, concordant, or harmonious; referring to different parts coordinating and relating well together.
这幅画的色彩搭配非常谐和，给人一种宁静的感觉
The color scheme of this painting is very harmonious, giving people a sense of tranquility.
2
A type of comic play or opera, especially a humorous solo performance popular in Sichuan Province that blends elements of traditional folk art (quyi) and drama.
这个剧团的谐剧总能让观众捧腹大笑。
The comedy performances by this theater group always make the audience burst into laughter.
3
harmonic and graceful
这首诗的韵律谐美，读起来朗朗上口，令人回味无穷。
The rhythm of this poem is harmonious and graceful, making it pleasant to read aloud and leaving a lasting impression.
4
humorous and interesting
他总是能在严肃的场合中，以其独特的谐趣化解尴尬气氛。
He always managed to diffuse awkward atmospheres in serious settings with his unique wit and humor.
5
humorous talk
每次家庭聚会，他总能以幽默风趣的谐谈，让大家开怀大笑。
At every family gathering, he always brightens the mood with his witty conversations, making everyone laugh heartily.
6
Harmonic and mild.
她用谐婉的语调讲述着古老的故事，让听众仿佛置身于那个充满诗意的年代。
She told the ancient stories in a harmonious and subtle tone, making the listeners feel as if they were transported to that poetic era.
7
to joke in a humorous way
他在聚会上总是喜欢用一些巧妙的语言来谐戏，让大家开怀大笑。
He always enjoys using clever language to banter humorously at parties, making everyone laugh heartily.
8
humorous and playful, often involving banter or joking
他那谐谑的语气总能让严肃的会议气氛变得轻松愉快。
His facetious tone always lightened the serious atmosphere of the meeting.
9
Homophonic or harmonic sound.
这把小提琴发出饱满的音色，因为它包含了丰富的谐音。
This violin produces a full timbre because it contains rich harmonics.
10
Resonance, a phenomenon where a system's oscillation frequency matches an external frequency, causing efficient energy transfer or amplified vibration, such as a radio receiver tuning to a specific station.
这个电路板设计巧妙，通过精确的元件选择实现了理想的谐振。
This circuit board is ingeniously designed, achieving ideal resonance through precise component selection.
11
A harmonic oscillator, broadly referring to any system with the same equation of motion as a mechanical harmonic oscillator.
在物理学中，弹簧连接的质量块是一个经典的谐振子模型。
In physics, a mass block connected to a spring is a classic harmonic oscillator model.
More words with 谐
- huī诙xié谐Humorous; witty; droll.
- pái俳xié谐haikai, humorous verse
- hé和xié谐harmony, concord
- bù不hé和xié谐Disharmony, Discord
- dé得xié谐Harmonize, Agree
- hé和xié谐wěn稳dìng定harmonious and stable, harmony and stability
- bù不xié谐discordant, disharmonious
- hé和xié谐gòng共chǔ处Live in harmony, Peaceful coexistence
- hé和xié谐gòng共cún存harmonious coexistence, live in harmony
- shè社huì会hé和xié谐Social harmony, Societal stability
- tiáo调xié谐dào到tune to, attune to
- hé和xié谐fā发zhǎn展Harmonious development, Balanced development
- hé和xié谐xiāng相chǔ处live in harmony, get along well
- jiā家tíng庭hé和xié谐Family harmony, Domestic bliss
- sè色cǎi彩hé和xié谐color harmony, harmonious colors
- zhéng整tǐ体hé和xié谐overall harmony, holistic harmony
- hé和xié谐gòng共shēng生Harmonious coexistence, Symbiotic relationship
- yīn音yùn韵hé和xié谐Euphony, Harmonious sound
- hé和xié谐ān安níng宁peace and harmony, harmonious peace
- hé和xié谐fēn氛wéi围harmonious atmosphere, positive atmosphere
Idioms with 谐
- bǎi百nián年xié谐lǎo老live together in harmony until old age
- fèng凤yǒu友luán鸾xié谐a perfectly matched couple
- qín琴sè瑟hé和xié谐harmonious marital relationship
- yú鱼shuǐ水hé和xié谐harmonious intimate couple relationship
- kǒu口xié谐cí辞gěi给witty and eloquent in speech
- róng荣xié谐kàng伉lì俪wish a couple happiness and harmony
- sī私xié谐huān欢hǎo好secretly form an intimate relationship
- yì亦zhuāng庄yì亦xié谐both serious and humorous
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Open the tool →Questions about 谐
What does 谐 mean in Chinese?
谐 (xié) means “To be harmonious” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 谐?
谐 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 谐 have?
谐 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 谐?
谐 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical 讠. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 谐?
The radical of 谐 is 讠, and 谐 is a phono-semantic compound.