Definition

Noun: 1. Concord, harmony, amity: A state of peaceful, friendly, and agreeable relations between people or groups; an atmosphere of goodwill and mutual understanding. 2. (Rare, classical) Harmonious atmosphere (of nature): In classical or literary contexts, it can refer to the harmonious and balanced atmosphere or energy of heaven and earth.

Usage

Hòa khí is used to describe the quality of a relationship or environment. It emphasizes peace, lack of conflict, and positive rapport. - It is commonly used in social, familial, and professional contexts. - It often appears in advice or exhortations (e.g., giữ hòa khí - to maintain harmony).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mọi người nên cố gắng giữ hòa khí trong gia đình. (Everyone should try to maintain harmony in the family.)
  • Bầu không khí hòa khí tại nơi làm việc giúp tăng năng suất. (An atmosphere of concord at the workplace helps increase productivity.)
  • Cuộc họp diễn ra trong hòa khí và tôn trọng lẫn nhau. (The meeting took place in an atmosphere of amity and mutual respect.)

Advanced Usage

• "Giữ hòa khí": To maintain harmony/peace. This is a very common fixed phrase.
  • Dù bất đồng quan điểm, họ vẫn biết cách giữ hòa khí. (Despite differing opinions, they know how to maintain harmony.)
• "Bầu không khí hòa khí": An atmosphere of harmony. This phrase explicitly uses to describe the ambient feeling of a place or situation.
  • Công ty chúng tôi luôn đề cao bầu không khí hòa khí. (Our company always values an atmosphere of harmony.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hòa thuận (adj): Harmonious, amicable. Describes a state of being in agreement without conflict.
  • Gia đình họ sống rất hòa thuận. (Their family lives very harmoniously.)
• Hòa hợp (adj/v): To be in harmony, compatible. Often used for relationships or matching elements.
  • Hai màu này hòa hợp với nhau. (These two colors harmonize with each other.)
• Đoàn kết (n/v): Solidarity, unity. Emphasizes sticking together for a common purpose, which can contribute to .

Synonyms

• Sự hài hòa: Harmony (often broader, can apply to sounds, colors, etc.).
• Sự thuận hòa: Amicability, peaceful accord.
• Không khí thân thiện: Friendly atmosphere.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Dĩ hòa vi quý": (Classical idiom) To value peace/harmony as most precious. This is a core philosophy that promotes maintaining .
  • Ông ấy luôn tâm niệm "dĩ hòa vi quý" trong mọi giao tiếp. (He always keeps in mind "to value harmony as most precious" in all interactions.)
• "Trên thuận dưới hòa": (Idiom) Those above are agreeable, those below are harmonious. Describes an ideal state of smooth and peaceful relations within a hierarchy or organization.

noun

1. concord, agreement