Word

默契 (mò qì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

Meaning of 默契

形 xíng adjective

tacit understanding

他们配合得很默契。

tā men pèi hé de hěn mò qì

They cooperate with great tacit understanding.

名 míng noun

tacit understanding

我们工作多年，已经形成了默契。

wǒ men gōng zuò duō nián yǐ jīng xíng chéng le mò qì

We've worked together for many years and have developed a tacit understanding.

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Word breakdown

默 mò — silent, tacit, unspoken

1 幽默 yōu mò — humorous HSK 4
- 幽 contributes the first syllable 'you' of the phonetic transliteration of 'humor'
- 默 contributes the second syllable 'mo' of the phonetic transliteration of 'humor'
Example

他是一个很幽默的人。

tā shì yí ge hěn yōu mò de rén

He is a very humorous person.
2 沉默 chén mò — to be silent HSK 5
- 沉 deep, profound (quality of the silence)
- 默 silent, quiet, not speaking
Example

面对质疑，她选择沉默。

miàn duì zhì yí tā xuǎn zé chén mò

Faced with doubts, she chose to remain silent.
3 默默 mò mò — silently HSK 6
- 默 silent, quiet (core meaning)
- 默 repetition for emphasis and adverbial formation
Example

妈妈默默地为我们付出。

mā ma mò mò de wèi wǒ men fù chū

Mother silently sacrifices for us.
4 潜移默化 qián yí mò huà — to influence gradually and imperceptibly HSK 7
- 潜 hidden, imperceptible
- 移 to shift, gradual change
- 默 silent, unnoticed
- 化 to transform, to influence
Example

父母的行为会潜移默化地影响孩子的性格。

fù mǔ de xíng wéi huì qián yí mò huà de yǐng xiǎng hái zi de xìng gé

Parents' behavior will imperceptibly influence their children's character.
5 默默无闻 mò mò wú wén — obscure and unknown HSK 7
- 默 silent, quiet
- 默 silent, quiet (repetition for emphasis)
- 无 without, not have
- 闻 heard of, known, fame
Example

这位科学家默默无闻地为社会做出了巨大贡献。

zhè wèi kē xué jiā mò mò wú wén de wèi shè huì zuò chū le jù dà gòng xiàn

This scientist made great contributions to society while remaining obscure and unknown.

契 qì — agreement, accord, harmony

1 契机 qì jī — opportunity HSK 7
- 契 fitting, suitable, timely
- 机 opportunity, occasion, chance
Example

这次会议为我们提供了合作的契机。

zhè cì huì yì wèi wǒ men tí gōng le hé zuò de qì jī

This meeting provided us with an opportunity for cooperation.
2 契约 qì yuē — contract HSK 7
- 契 pledge, agreement, deed
- 约 agreement, covenant, arrangement
Example

双方签署了一份重要的契约。

shuāng fāng qiān shǔ le yī fèn zhòng yào de qì yuē

Both parties signed an important contract.

Structure & writing

1 默 mò — to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)

默 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 黑 hēi — black (color, opposite of white)

黑 is a component in 3 characters

HSK 4

默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)

HSK 6

嘿 hēi hey (greeting or to get attention)

HSK 7

墨 mò ink stick (made from soot or pine smoke); also the liquid ink made by grinding it with water

1.2 犬 quǎn — dog

犬 is a component in 14 characters

HSK 2

然 rán (lit.) correct; right

HSK 3

哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove

HSK 4

厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 获 huò to capture; to seize 默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)

HSK 5

器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 状 zhuàng shape; form; state 献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly 臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)

HSK 7

伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 狱 yù prison; jail 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 飙 biāo (lit.) violent windstorm

Stroke order

2 契 qì — (lit.) to carve with a knife

契 is a component in 1 characters

HSK 7

锲 qiè (lit.) to carve with a knife

consists of

2.1 丰 fēng — abundant; plentiful

丰 is a component in 6 characters

HSK 3

害 hài harm; disadvantage (opposite of 利、益)

HSK 5

慧 huì intelligent; wise

HSK 6

寿 shòu long-lived; advanced in age 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 艳 yàn bright and colorful; vivid and beautiful

HSK 7

契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife

2.2 刀 dāo — knife; cutting tool used for slicing, cutting, or chopping

刀 is a component in 12 characters

HSK 1

分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合)

HSK 3

初 chū beginning; initial 解 jiě to split open; to separate

HSK 4

切 qiē to cut (with a knife, dividing into parts)

HSK 5

剪 jiǎn scissors; a cutting tool with two crossing blades 召 zhào to summon, to call

HSK 6

券 quàn ticket, voucher, or certificate 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member

HSK 7

劈 pī to chop or split open with a knife or axe 叨 dāo (colloq.) to talk endlessly; to chatter on and on (see "叨叨") 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 寡 guǎ widowed (of a woman)

2.3 大 dà — large; great (in volume, area, quantity, force, intensity, etc.; opposite of 小)

Xpinyin

大 is a component in 34 characters

HSK 1

天 tiān sky 太 tài high; great

HSK 2

因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)

HSK 3

参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 奇 qí rare; special; extraordinary

HSK 4

奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something) 庆 qìng to congratulate; to celebrate 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑")

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达 dá to go through; to reach

HSK 5

奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 衡 héng steelyard beam; weighing instrument such as a scale or balance

HSK 6

央 yāng to entreat; to beg 夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate 夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 奔 bēn to run; to rush 尖 jiān tip or pointed end of an object

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牵 qiān to lead or pull along

HSK 7

夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 夷 yí flat; peaceful 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 奚 xī slave (in ancient times) 奠 diàn to offer sacrifices to the deceased as a tribute

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奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 攀 pān to climb by gripping something 爽 shuǎng bright and clear 犬 quǎn dog 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 驮 tuó to carry on the back (of an animal)

Stroke order