Meaning and Usage
"调解" (tiáo jiě) means to mediate or reconcile disputes between parties. It is commonly used in legal, social, and interpersonal contexts where a neutral party helps resolve conflicts.
Common Contexts
It often appears in phrases related to courts, teachers, or mediators who help settle disagreements, such as labor disputes, personal conflicts, or business disagreements.
Collocations and Patterns
- 调解纠纷 (mediate disputes): used in formal or legal contexts.
- 调解矛盾 (mediate conflicts): often used in social or interpersonal situations.
- 调解员 (mediator): the person who performs mediation.
Usage Notes
"调解" implies an active process of negotiation and compromise, often involving a third party. It differs from "解决" (to solve) in that "调解" focuses on mediation rather than unilateral resolution. Avoid confusing it with "协调" which means to coordinate rather than mediate conflicts.