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“multilateral” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinduō biān

Example

我们支持多边合作。wǒ men zhī chí duō biān hé zuò

We support multilateral cooperation.

Illustration for 多边 (multilateral)

How to say “multilateral” in Chinese

“Multilateral” in Chinese is 多边 (duō biān).

Several sides or parties shape the same matter, giving it a many-sided character.

Full entry for 多边: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 多边

国际社会需要通过多边机制来应对全球挑战。guó jì shè huì xū yào tōng guò duō biān jī zhì lái yìng duì quán qiú tiǎo zhàn

The international community needs to address global challenges through multilateral mechanisms.

Tips for using 多边

  • English speakers may associate this word mainly with diplomacy, but Chinese also uses it for broader organized cooperation and relationships among several parties.

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