同盟 tóngméng alliance
How to remember 同盟: 同 same + 盟 alliance = alliance.
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How it is used
- A formal alliance, usually political or military - 结成同盟 (jiéchéng tóngméng) form an alliance.
- Weightier and more binding-sounding than 联盟 (liánméng, league/coalition), which suits sports leagues and looser groupings. Written register.
Example sentences
- 德国曾是意大利的同盟国。 Déguó céng shì yìdàlì de tóngméngguó.Germany was once an ally of Italy.