Chinese word

盟友

Pronunciation

Pinyinméng yǒu

Meaning

  • nounally

Example

在困难的时候，她一直是我的盟友。zài kùn nán de shí hòu tā yì zhí shì wǒ de méng yǒu

In difficult times, she has always been my ally.

Illustration for 盟友 (ally)

More examples

为了通过决议，政府努力争取更多的盟友。wèi le tōng guò jué yì zhèng fǔ nǔ lì zhēng qǔ gèng duō de méng yǒu

To pass the resolution, the government worked hard to win more allies.

Core concept

A partner bound to another by a shared alliance and ready to provide support.

Common phrases

  • 争取盟友zhēng qǔ méng yǒu

    win allies

  • 盟友的支持méng yǒu de zhī chí

    support from allies

  • 盟友之间méng yǒu zhī jiān

    between allies

Similar words

朋友péng yǒu: A person who has a close and friendly personal relationship with someone.
支持者zhī chí zhě: A person who supports someone, an idea, or a cause.
同盟tóng méng: A cooperative alliance formed by countries or organizations with a shared purpose.
盟国méng guó: A country that has an alliance and provides cooperation or support.

Definition in Chinese

指在政治或军事上结成同盟、并在利益或安全方面互相支持的成员、团体或国家。zhǐ zài zhèng zhì huò jūn shì shàng jié chéng tóng méng bìng zài lì yì huò ān quán fāng miàn hù xiāng zhī chí de chéng yuán tuán tǐ huò guó jiā

Word origin

盟 (méng, "oath or alliance") + 友 (yǒu, "friend") forms a term for a partner bound by an alliance.

Usage tips

  • In news and diplomatic language, 盟友 (méngyǒu, "ally") often names a country or organization, not only a person who offers personal support.

Other meanings

  • allied countrynoun

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