Chinese word

多边

Pronunciation

Pinyinduō biān

Meaning

  • adjectivemultilateral

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 多边合作duō biān hé zuò

    multilateral cooperation

  • 多边机制duō biān jī zhì

    multilateral mechanism

  • 多边谈判duō biān tán pàn

    multilateral negotiations

Similar words

双边shuāng biān: Involving two sides in a shared matter, especially two countries or parties.
单边dān biān: Involving only one side in an action or decision.
国际guó jì: Connected with countries around the world or relations between countries.

Definition in Chinese

形容涉及多个国家或多方参加的事务或关系。xíng róng shè jí duō gè guó jiā huò duō fāng cān jiā de shì wù huò guān xì

Word origin

多 (duō, "many") + 边 (biān, "side") literally gives "many sides", extending from physical sides to matters involving several parties or viewpoints.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • multifacetedadjective
  • multi-angleadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 多边主义duō biān zhǔ yìmultilateralismnoun
  • 多边化duō biān huàmultilateralizationnoun

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