缓和 Traditional form: 緩和 Pinyin (reading): huǎnhé Definitions: to ease (tension) to alleviate to moderate to allay to make more mild Characters: 缓 - slow, gradual; to postpone, to delay 和 - harmony, peace; calm, peaceful Traditional characters: 緩 - slow, gradual; to postpone, to delay 和 - harmony, peace; calm, peaceful