How to Write 洽 (qià) — Meaning “consult / harmonize”

Picture two people sitting by a river (氵) to discuss something, agreeing to '合' (work together). The water represents the smooth and flowing conversation, helping you recall that 洽 means to discuss or be in harmony.

Write the left radical 氵 as three quick dots that curve upward, not as separate strokes. For the right side 合, ensure the top '人' covers the bottom '口' evenly, and don't forget the horizontal line '一' between them. A common mistake is making the 口 too large or out of balance.

洽 has 合 on the right, while 㳄 has 欠 (yawn/deficiency) and 汧 has 开 (open). Their meanings differ: 洽 is used for discussions or harmony, 㳄 refers to saliva, and 汧 is an ancient river name. The pronunciations are also distinct: qià, xián, and qiān.

Use 洽 in formal contexts like 洽谈 (qià tán) for business negotiations, 接洽 (jiē qià) for contacting someone to consult, and 融洽 (róng qià) to describe a harmonious relationship. It is common in official or professional settings rather than casual conversation.

Common words containing 洽 include: 洽谈 (qià tán) — negotiate / discuss; 接洽 (jiē qià) — to discuss / to consult with; 融洽 (róng qià) — Harmonious / On good terms.