融洽
róng qià · HSK 7
on good terms with one another
🤝 融洽 = 融 melt/blend + 洽 accord; people who blend together get along
融 means to melt or blend, 洽 means in accord or agreement. Two parts that blend smoothly and stay in accord describe a relationship that is harmonious and on good terms.
融 — 鬲 (tripod cauldron) + 虫 (insect/worm)
Originally depicted steam rising from a 鬲 (ritual cooking cauldron), with 虫 likely a phonetic component. The image of vapor blending into the air gave rise to meanings of 'melt,' 'blend,' and 'harmonize.' Modern senses extend to financial 'circulation' as in 金融.