联盟 liánméng alliance
alliance; union; coalition
How to remember 联盟: 联 connect + 盟 alliance = alliance.
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How it is used
- An 'alliance/league/coalition' - 结成联盟 (jiéchéng liánméng) to form an alliance; 欧洲联盟 (Ōuzhōu Liánméng) the European Union.
- For formal unions of nations, groups, or organizations, vs a looser 联合 (liánhé, to unite); also sports/business leagues.
- Formal register.
Example sentences
- 汤姆不在你的联盟里。 Tāngmǔ bú zài nǐ de liánméng lǐ.Tom is out of your league.