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To organize people or groups to work together efficiently and harmoniously
这个项目需要协调多个团队的努力。
This project requires coordinating the efforts of multiple teams.
她负责协调会议的日程安排。
She is responsible for coordinating the meeting schedule.
Often used in organizational, managerial, or governmental contexts.
To make different things or parts work together smoothly and in balance
这首乐曲的节奏和旋律非常协调。
The rhythm and melody of this piece of music are very harmonious.
我们需要协调颜色和设计风格。
We need to coordinate the colors and design style.
Commonly used in artistic, design, or technical contexts.
Pay attention to the prepositions that follow 协调: 协调+[noun]+的+[noun] (e.g., 协调各部门的工作) or 协调+[noun] (e.g., 协调会议).
协调 is primarily used in formal or professional contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
协 (xié) means 'to cooperate' or 'to assist', and 调 (tiáo) means 'to adjust' or 'to harmonize'. The compound word emerged in Classical Chinese and has been used in administrative and artistic contexts for centuries.
In modern Chinese, 协调 is commonly used in both verbal and adjectival contexts. As a verb, it implies active involvement in bringing harmony or order. As an adjective, it describes something that is well-balanced or harmonious.