中立 zhōnglì neutral
neutral; neutrality
How to remember 中立: 中 middle + 立 to stand = neutral.
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How it is used
- Neutral, taking no side - 保持中立 (bǎochí zhōnglì) to stay neutral; 中立国 (zhōnglìguó) a neutral country.
- Political/diplomatic register about not siding in a conflict or dispute.
- Contrast 中性 (neutral in property/style); 中立 is specifically about impartial stance.
Example sentences
- 瑞士是一个中立的国家。 Ruìshì shì yígè zhōnglì de guójiā.Switzerland is a neutral country.