hyun3 gaai2勸解劝解

Jyutpinghyun3 gaai2

Yalehyun gáai

動詞

Definition

To mediate a dispute or soothe negative emotions through communication.

neutralpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Focuses on the verbal act of de-escalating tension between parties who are already in conflict. It implies a sense of calm authority or neutrality, often used when someone intervenes to prevent a physical altercation or a long-lasting grudge. Unlike simple advice, this requires active effort to soothe emotions and find common ground.

Examples

hou2好coi2彩jau5有nei5你bong1幫sau2手hyun3勸gaai2解，fau2否zak1則keoi5佢dei6哋hang2肯ding6定daa2打gaau1交。

Luckily you helped mediate, otherwise they would have definitely fought.

Common phrases

ceot1出min6面hyun3勸gaai2解

step in to mediate

hou2好jin4言hyun3勸gaai2解

mediate with kind words

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 勸告, which is simply giving advice or a warning. 勸解 specifically requires the context of an existing conflict or emotional outburst that needs to be settled.