Chinese word

和平共处

Pronunciation

Pinyinhé píng gòng chǔ

Meaning

  • idiomcoexist peacefully

Example

在这个地区，各民族要学会和平共处。zài zhè ge dì qū gè mín zú yào xué huì hé píng gòng chǔ

In this region, all ethnic groups must learn to coexist peacefully.

Illustration for 和平共处 (coexist peacefully)

More examples

边界争端后，邻国努力寻找和平共处的道路。biān jiè zhēng duān hòu lín guó nǔ lì xún zhǎo hé píng gòng chǔ de dào lù

After the border dispute, neighboring countries worked to find a way to coexist peacefully.

Core concept

Separate sides share a common space while keeping peace and respecting each other's boundaries.

Common phrases

  • 促进和平共处cù jìn hé píng gòng chǔ

    promote peaceful coexistence

  • 维护和平共处wéi hù hé píng gòng chǔ

    maintain peaceful coexistence

  • 和平共处的方式hé píng gòng chǔ de fāng shì

    a way to coexist peacefully

Similar words

和平相处hé píng xiāng chǔ: Existing together peacefully without quarrels or serious conflict.
和睦相处hé mù xiāng chǔ: Maintaining calm, friendly, and close relations with one another.
相处融洽xiāng chǔ róng qià: Getting along smoothly with little friction in daily dealings.
友好相处yóu hǎo xiāng chǔ: Interacting with one another in a friendly and warm way.

Definition in Chinese

表示不同个人、团体或国家在避免冲突和保持相互尊重的前提下，和睦地生活或交往的状态。biǎo shì bù tóng gè rén tuán tǐ huò guó jiā zài bì miǎn chōng tū hé bǎo chí xiāng hù zūn zhòng de qián tí xià hé mù dì shēng huó huò jiāo wǎng de zhuàng tài

Word origin

和平共处 (hépínggòngchǔ, "coexist peacefully") combines 和平 (hépíng, "peace and harmony") with 共处 (gòngchǔ, "live together"), making peaceful shared existence clear from its parts.

Usage tips

  • Its formal register suits news reports, school writing, and public statements more than relaxed conversation among friends.

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