默契

• 拼音: mò qì
• 汉字拆解: 默 = 黑(black) + 犬(dog, phonetic) — associated with silence; 契 = 丰(abundant) + 大(big) + 刀(knife) — a carved covenant

含义

Tacit understanding; perfect unspoken coordination between people; mutual rapport achieved without explicit communication.

Describes the intuitive understanding between close partners, teammates, or colleagues. Highly valued in Chinese culture as a sign of deep connection. Common in sports, artistic collaboration, and romantic relationships. Built over time through shared experience.

例句

1. 这对搭档在舞台上的默契令观众叹为观止，两人的配合几乎无需提前排练。
2. 多年的合作使这支团队形成了高度的默契，成员之间一个眼神便能心领神会。
3. 她与指挥之间建立了深厚的默契，能在第一时间准确理解他的每一个手势。

用法指南

语境: teamwork, relationships, sports, arts

语气: appreciative/positive

正确说法

• 他们两个人之间的默契让整个团队的工作效率提高了很多。(The tacit understanding between these two significantly improved the efficiency of the entire team.)
• 这对双打选手高度的默契配合赢得了全场观众的热烈喝彩。(The highly coordinated tacit understanding of this doubles pair earned enthusiastic applause from the entire audience.)

错误说法

• 用'默契'形容偶然的巧合或意外的吻合 (默契 is cultivated through shared experience, not coincidence — use 巧合 or 不谋而合 for accidental alignment)

起源与历史

默(silent/quiet) + 契(agreement/covenant). A 'silent covenant' — mutual understanding forged without the need for words.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal