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    Expressing easing or de-escalation with 缓和 (huǎnhé)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Subject + 缓和 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 缓和 (huǎnhé) means "to ease," "to alleviate," or "to de-escalate," describing the process of making a tense situation calmer. It is frequently used in political, diplomatic, or interpersonal contexts. It can also function as an adjective meaning "mild" or "moderate."

    Examples

    • 经过长时间的谈判，双方的关系终于有所缓和。

      Jīngguò cháng shíjiān de tánpàn, shuāngfāng de guānxì zhōngyú yǒusuǒ huǎnhé.

      After long negotiations, the relationship between the two sides finally eased.

    • 吃了药以后，他的疼痛明显缓和了。

      Chī le yào yǐhòu, tā de téngtòng míngxiǎn huǎnhé le.

      After taking the medicine, his pain noticeably eased.

    • 大家都希望局势能尽快缓和下来。

      Dàjiā dōu xīwàng júshì néng jǐnkuài huǎnhé xiàlái.

      Everyone hopes the situation can ease up as soon as possible.

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