HSK · Level 55
105 words
Chinese word
联盟
Pronunciation
Pinyinlián méng
Meaning
- nounalliance
Example
他们决定成立一个联盟共同对抗对手。tā men jué dìng chéng lì yí gè lián méng gòng tóng duì kàng duì shǒu
They decided to form an alliance to fight their opponent together.
More examples
这家公司希望通过合作形成更强的联盟来应对市场风险。zhè jiā gōng sī xī wàng tōng guò hé zuò xíng chéng gèng qiáng de lián méng lái yìng duì shì chǎng fēng xiǎn
This company hopes to form a stronger alliance through cooperation to address market risks.
Core concept
Separate parties join into one organized force while keeping their own identities and pursuing a shared goal.
Common phrases
成立联盟chéng lì lián méng
form an alliance
加入联盟jiā rù lián méng
join an alliance
联盟成员lián méng chéng yuán
alliance member
Similar words
同盟tóng méng: A formal partnership among countries or political groups for mutual interests or safety.
联合lián hé: A joint group created when several parties come together for one purpose.
合作hé zuò: A relationship in which people or groups work together on shared tasks or business.
伙伴huǒ bàn: A person or group that works with others and gives help when needed.
Definition in Chinese
两个或多个国家、组织或个人为实现共同目标而形成的正式或临时的合作关系或团体。liǎng gè huò duō gè guó jiā zǔ zhī huò gè rén wèi shí xiàn gòng tóng mù biāo ér xíng chéng de zhèng shì huò lín shí de hé zuò guān xì huò tuán tǐ
Word origin
联 (lián, "to join") + 盟 (méng, "pledge") forms 联盟 (liánméng, "alliance"), a group whose members are joined by a common pledge.
Usage tips
- English speakers may reserve this idea for countries, but Chinese also uses it for organized cooperation among companies, parties, teams, or people.