faa3 gaai2化解

Jyutpingfaa3 gaai2

Yalefa gáai

動詞Common

Definition

To resolve a problem or settle a dispute.

neutralpeopleemotion

How it's used

Focuses on dissolving tension, negative energy, or complex interpersonal friction rather than just fixing a technical problem. It carries a sense of smoothing things over or neutralizing a hostile atmosphere. Often used in contexts involving misunderstandings, grudges, or social awkwardness.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個zung1終jyu1於faa3化gaai2解zo2咗coeng4場ng6誤wui6會laa3喇。

The two of them finally resolved the misunderstanding.

jau5有me1咩fong1方faat3法ho2可ji5以faa3化gaai2解ni1呢go3個gaam3尷gaai3尬guk6局min6面aa4呀？

Is there any way to resolve this awkward situation?

Common phrases

faa3化gaai2解maau4矛teon5盾

resolve a contradiction

faa3化gaai2解ngai4危gei1機

defuse a crisis

Common mistake

Do not use this for simple tasks like fixing a broken machine or solving a math problem, where 解決 is the correct choice. It is strictly for abstract conflicts or emotional states.