协调 (xiétiáo)

协调 means to coordinate different parts or people so they work together harmoniously, or describes a state of harmony and balance.

Meanings

[verb] to coordinate; to harmonize; to reconcile
[adjective] coordinated; harmonious; well-balanced

Example Sentences

项目经理负责协调各部门的工作。 Xiàngmù jīnglǐ fùzé xiétiáo gè bùmén de gōngzuò. The project manager is responsible for coordinating the work of each department.

这两种颜色搭配得非常协调。 Zhè liǎng zhǒng yánsè dāpèi de fēicháng xiétiáo. These two colors are paired together very harmoniously.

我们需要协调各方意见，达成一致。 Wǒmen xūyào xiétiáo gèfāng yìjiàn, dáchéng yīzhì. We need to coordinate different parties' opinions to reach consensus.

她的动作协调优美，很适合学舞蹈。 Tā de dòngzuò xiétiáo yōuměi, hěn shìhé xué wǔdǎo. Her movements are graceful and coordinated, making her very suited to learning dance.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
协调工作	to coordinate work
协调一致	to be in coordination/agreement
色彩协调	color harmony
协调关系	to coordinate relationships

Usage Notes

协调 can function as both a verb (to coordinate) and an adjective (harmonious/balanced). As a verb, it often takes an object that refers to people, departments, or opinions. As an adjective, it describes visual or physical balance, such as in colors, movements, or proportions.

Memory Hook

协 contains the character for "together" and 调 means "to adjust" -- 协调 is adjusting things together so everything works in sync.