huò​xī​ní

to smooth things over

  • created reference approved 和稀泥 → 抹稀泥 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    和稀泥 huò​xī​ní

    抹稀泥 mǒ​xī​ní

    see

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  • created sense approved 和稀泥 · huò​xī​ní · to smooth things over — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    和稀泥

    huò​xī​ní

    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.

    hé​xī​ní

    和, 稀泥

    和 (literal) → 和 · huò · to mix 稀泥 (literal) → 稀泥 · xī​ní · thin mud

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  • created sense approved 和稀泥 · huò​xī​ní · mix mud — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    和稀泥

    huò​xī​ní

    mix mud

    To mix water into soil or mud to make it thin or soft.

    和, 稀泥

    和 (literal) → 和 · huò · to mix 稀泥 (literal) → 稀泥 · xī​ní · thin mud

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