Definitions
to harmonize; to accord with; to agree
Etymology
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The character "龤", which is the traditional form of "谐", is structured with the radical "龠" indicating an ancient musical pipe and the component "皆" meaning "all", etymologically conveying the idea of all musical notes in harmony. This composition originally defined a state of musical concord, but over time its meaning expanded to denote general agreement or compatibility in non-musical contexts, such as in social or verbal interactions, reflecting a semantic shift from specific auditory harmony to broader conceptual accord.
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