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    Expressing "coordinate" or "harmonize" with 协调 (xiétiáo)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 协调 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 协调 (xiétiáo) means "to coordinate" or "to harmonize." It is used when describing efforts to organize or align activities among different parties. For example, 设立协调中心 means "establish a coordination center."

    Examples

    • 各部门需要协调配合才能完成任务。

      gè bù mén xū yào xié tiáo pèi hé cái néng wán chéng rèn wù.

      All departments need to coordinate and cooperate to complete the task.

    • 她负责协调各方面的工作安排。

      tā fù zé xié tiáo gè fāng miàn de gōng zuò ān pái.

      She is responsible for coordinating the work arrangements of all parties.

    • 这件事需要跟其他团队协调一下。

      zhè jiàn shì xū yào gēn qí tā tuán duì xié tiáo yī xià.

      This matter needs to be coordinated with other teams.

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