Meaning
和睦 describes a state of harmony, peace, and goodwill in relationships, typically between family members, neighbors, or communities. It emphasizes mutual respect, minimal conflict, and a cooperative spirit. The term conveys warmth and positive interpersonal dynamics.
Usage
Commonly used to describe family relationships (和睦相处) or neighborly relations. It carries a positive, somewhat formal tone and is often used in written Chinese or when describing ideal social relationships. Native speakers frequently pair it with 相处 (to get along) to form the phrase 和睦相处.
Examples
- 01他们一家人相处得很和睦。.Their family gets along very harmoniously.
- 02邻里之间和睦相处对社区发展很重要。.Harmonious relations among neighbors are very important for community development.
Characters
Common collocations
- 和睦相处to live together harmoniously
- 家庭和睦family harmony
- 邻里和睦harmonious neighborly relations
- 和睦的关系harmonious relationship
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to harmony. 和 originally depicted a mouth (口) and grain (禾), suggesting harmony through adequate food. 睦 combines eye (目) and a phonetic component, suggesting friendly regard.