洽

qià

合 + 氵

Definitions

qià (verb) to agree; to accord with

qià (verb) to consult with

qià (adjective) extensive

Etymology

To combine 合 two solutions 氵

About

The character 洽 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side, the water radical 氵, provides the semantic category of liquids or moisture. The right side, 合 (hé), serves as the phonetic component while also meaning "to combine"; together they evoke the blending of two solutions. The earliest meaning was water soaking into the ground, moistening and permeating it. This physical blending later shifted into the social realm, coming to describe situations where things merge harmoniously, agree perfectly, or correspond without friction. Now, 洽 commonly refers to harmonious relationships, successful consultations, and arrangements made with complete mutual understanding.

Etymology Hide

Seal Shuowen (~100 AD)

Clerical Eastern Han dynasty (25-220 AD)

Clerical Cao Wei (Three Kingdoms: 222-280 AD)

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Simplified Modern

Example Sentences Hide

双方正在洽谈合作。

Shuāngfāng zhèngzài qiàtán hézuò.

Both parties are currently negotiating cooperation.

公司派他去洽谈业务。

Gōngsī pài tā qù qiàtán yèwù.

The company sent him to negotiate business.

气氛非常融洽和谐。

Qìfēn fēicháng róngqià héxié.

The atmosphere is very harmonious and amicable.

这个价格我们觉得很合适。

Zhège jiàgé wǒmen juéde hěn héshì.

We find this price very suitable.

他们已就细节达成一致。

Tāmen yǐ jiù xìjié dáchéng yīzhì.

They have already reached an agreement on the details.

我们需要进一步商谈。

Wǒmen xūyào jìn yībù shāngtán.

We need to have further discussions.

合同的条款已经全部。

Hétong de tiáokuǎn yǐjīng quánbù qiàtuǒ.

All the terms of the contract have been properly settled.

经过多轮，项目终于落实。

Jīngguò duō lún qiàshāng, xiàngmù zhōngyú luòshí.

After multiple rounds of negotiation, the project was finally implemented.

Related Characters

Component: 合

Component: 氵

洽