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加盟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
加盟jiāméngto become a member of an alliance or unionHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #23202, Very Hard
加盟jiāméngto alignHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #23202, Very Hard
加盟jiāméngto joinHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #23202, Very Hard
加盟jiāméngparticipateHSK 7, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #23202, Very Hard
jiāméng(jia1meng2)jia meng T1
  1. 1to become a member of an alliance or union
  2. 2to align
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March 24, 2026

加盟jiāméng(jia1meng2)

加盟 (jiā méng) means to join or become a member of an alliance or organization. This term is often used in business contexts, such as franchising or partnerships, where entities align themselves under a common brand or agreement.

Strokes18Frequency#23202DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

加盟 is particularly relevant in the context of China's rapidly growing franchise industry, where many international brands seek local partners to expand their reach.

Memory Tip

Think of 加 (jiā) as 'adding' and 盟 (méng) as 'alliance'. Visualize adding your name to an alliance of friends who support each other, making it easier to remember that加盟 means to join a group or organization.

Meanings of 加盟

jiāméng(jia1meng2)
1to become a member of an alliance or union
2to align
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About 加盟

加盟Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 加盟

Quick Contrast

加盟 (jiāméng) vs 参与 (cānyù) — use 加盟 for formal membership in an organization, while 参与 emphasizes participation without necessarily implying formal membership.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 加盟, as it often pertains to formal agreements or business contexts. Common collocations include 加盟商 (franchisee) and 加盟店 (franchise store). Avoid using it in casual contexts where 'join' might be too informal.

HSK Study Tips

While this word may not be explicitly listed in HSK levels, it connects to vocabulary related to business and relationships. Focus on understanding its use in contexts of collaboration and partnerships, which are common in HSK 4-5 vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 加盟 with 参加. For example, saying '我想加盟这个活动' (I want to join this activity) is incorrect; it should be '我想参加这个活动'.

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Component Characters

加jiāto add
HSK 35 strokes力
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盟méngoath
HSK 613 strokes皿
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How to say to become a member of an alliance or union in Chinese

“to become a member of an alliance or union” in Chinese is加盟jiāméng

加盟 (jiā méng) means to join or become a member of an alliance or organization. This term is often used in business contexts, such as franchising or partnerships, where entities align themselves under a common brand or agreement.

When to use 加盟

Be mindful of the context in which you use 加盟, as it often pertains to formal agreements or business contexts. Common collocations include 加盟商 (franchisee) and 加盟店 (franchise store). Avoid using it in casual contexts where 'join' might be too informal.

加盟 or something close to it

加盟 (jiāméng) vs 参与 (cānyù) — use 加盟 for formal membership in an organization, while 参与 emphasizes participation without necessarily implying formal membership.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 加盟 with 参加. For example, saying '我想加盟这个活动' (I want to join this activity) is incorrect; it should be '我想参加这个活动'.

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盟

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Common Confusions with 加盟

加盟vs加
jiā

Similar in sound and shape, but different meanings.

加盟vs盟
méng

Shares a similar radical but used in a different context.

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Usage Notes for 加盟

Misuse in Non-Alliance ContextsCommon Error

Students often use '加盟' in contexts unrelated to joining an organization or alliance.

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我想加盟这个团队。

I want to join this team.

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我想____这个团队。

I want to join this team.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 加盟

加盟 specifically refers to joining an alliance or partnership, often in a business context, while 参加 (cān jiā) means to participate in an event or activity.

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