缔 (dì) - To form, establish, conclude (as in a treaty & to tie, bind

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缔 · dì

To form, establish, conclude (as in a treaty or contract);

to tie, bind;

to create (relationships or connections).

To form, establish, conclude (as in a treatyto tie, bindto create (relationships or connections).

Usage highlights

Establish diplomatic relationsConclude a treatyForm a friendshipFound an organizationEstablish an allianceForm a marriage bond

Synonyms

  • 建— to build, establish
  • 立— to set up, establish
  • 结— to tie, form

Antonyms

  • 解— to untie, dissolve
  • 废— to abolish, cancel
  • 破— to break, destroy

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two countries established diplomatic relations (缔交).
  • They signed a peace treaty (缔结和约).
  • This organization was founded last year (缔造).
  • They formed a deep friendship (缔结友谊).

Collocations

  • Establish diplomatic relations(缔交)
  • Conclude a treaty(缔结条约)
  • Form a friendship(缔结友谊)
  • Found an organization(缔造)
  • Establish an alliance(缔盟)
  • Form a marriage bond(缔姻)

Idioms

  • To establish friendly relations(缔结友好)
  • To form a marriage alliance(缔结姻缘)
  • To create and build(缔造建设)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in formal contexts involving treaties, alliances, and important relationships.
  • Commonly appears in diplomatic and legal terminology.
  • Carries connotations of formal establishment and binding agreements.

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