调解人
tiáojiěrén
The English word "mediator" is translated into Chinese as 调解人 (tiáojiěrén).
The term refers to a person who negotiates between parties to help them reach a mutual agreement.
Meaning: one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 调解 (tiáojiě), meaning "to mediate" or "to reconcile" and 人 (rén), meaning "person".
How does it change in a sentence?
The suffix 员 (yuán) can be used instead of the suffix 人 (rén) to form 调解员, which is often used in more professional or institutional contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
tiáojiěrén
Did you know?
- The character 调 in 调解人 can also mean 'to tune' a musical instrument. This suggests that mediation in Chinese culture is conceptually similar to bringing different notes into harmony.
- The character 解 (jiě) in the phrase carries the sense of 'to untie' or 'to loosen'. This suggests that a mediator is someone who untangles a knot of problems or complicated situations.
- The concept of mediation in Chinese culture is deeply rooted in the Confucian ideal of 'middle way' (中庸, zhōngyōng). A mediator is expected to avoid extremes and find a path that respects both sides' 'faces'.
Examples in context
- 你知道我们需要一位调解员来帮助解决争议吗？Do you know that we need a mediator to help resolve the dispute?
- 是的，我已经联系了一位专业的调解员。Yes, I have already reached out to a professional mediator.
- 我们需要一位专业的调解人。Wǒmen xūyào yī wèi zhuānyè de tiáojiěrén.We need a professional mediator.
- 他担任了这次纠纷的调解人。Tā dānrèn le zhè cì jiūfēn de tiáojiěrén.He served as the mediator for this dispute.
- 调解人试图让双方达成共识。Tiáojiěrén shìtú ràng shuāngfāng dáchéng gòngshì.The mediator tried to help both sides reach a consensus.
