What does 化解 mean in Chinese?

化解 (huà jiě) means "to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties); to defuse (conflicts); to neutralize (fears)" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 7-9.

How do you pronounce 化解?

化解 is pronounced "huà jiě" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 化解?

化解 is an HSK 7-9 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.

What characters make up 化解?

化解 is made up of the characters 化, 解. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 化解?

You can practice writing 化解 using our stroke order tool.

化解 (huà jiě), to dissolve

化解

huà jiě

to dissolve; to resolve (contradictions); to dispel (doubts); to iron out (difficulties)

HSK 7-9 New to HSKverb

Characters in This Word

化解

Definitions

(verb) to dissolve
to resolve (contradictions)
to dispel (doubts)
to iron out (difficulties)
to defuse (conflicts)
to neutralize (fears)

Example Sentences

她用幽默化解了尴尬的气氛。

Tā yòng yōumò huà jiě le gāngà de qìfēn

She used humor to dispel the awkward atmosphere

Related Words

释疑(shì yí)· to dispel doubts

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急人之难(jí rén zhī nàn)· anxious to help others resolve difficulties (idiom)

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打消(dǎ xiāo)· to dispel (doubts, misgivings etc)

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消释(xiāo shì)· to dispel (doubts)

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 7-9
HSK 2.0: Not listed
HSK Lord study list: HSK 6 list

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New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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