化解

• 拼音: huà jiě
• 汉字拆解: 化 = 亻 (person) + 匕 (changed person), meaning to transform; 解 = 角 (horn) + 刀 (knife) + 牛 (ox), originally to cut apart an ox

含义

To resolve; to defuse; to dissolve. Making a problem, conflict, or crisis disappear through skillful handling.

More nuanced than 解决 (solve) — implies a graceful or diplomatic resolution rather than brute-force problem-solving. Often used for interpersonal conflicts, awkward situations, misunderstandings, or crises. Common collocations: 化解矛盾 (resolve conflicts), 化解危机 (defuse a crisis), 化解尴尬 (diffuse awkwardness).

例句

1. 他一句玩笑话就化解了两人之间的尴尬气氛。
2. 这场债务危机如果不能及时化解，后果将不堪设想。
3. 多年的心结终于在这次长谈中得以化解。

用法指南

语境: conflict resolution, diplomacy, business

语气: diplomatic

正确说法

• 我们需要化解双方的误会。(We need to resolve the misunderstanding between both parties.)
• 她很会化解尴尬场面。(She's good at defusing awkward situations.)

错误说法

• 用化解形容技术问题 (Don't use 化解 for technical problems — use 解决; 化解 is for interpersonal or abstract conflicts)

起源与历史

Compound of 化 (transform, dissolve) + 解 (untie, solve). Suggests transforming a problem until it dissolves away.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal