稀泥 xīní thin mud Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 和稀泥 huòxīní to smooth things over To try to settle a dispute without regard for principle or who is right; to gloss over issues to keep the peace.抹稀泥 mǒxīní to smooth things over To act as a mediator or settle a dispute without regard for principles or right and wrong; to gloss things over