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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
同盟tóngméngallianceHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #8175, Very Hard
tóngméng(tong2meng2)tong meng T2
  1. 1alliance
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March 24, 2026

同盟tóngméng(tong2meng2)

The term '同盟' (tóngméng) refers to an alliance or a coalition formed between parties or entities, often for mutual benefit or support. It is commonly used in political, military, and organizational contexts to signify an agreement among different groups to work together toward a common goal.

Strokes19Frequency#8175DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of alliances is significant in Chinese history, particularly in the context of ancient kingdoms forming coalitions to defend against common enemies or to strengthen their positions. The term reflects the importance of unity and strategic partnerships in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Think of '同' (tóng) as 'together' and '盟' (méng) as a 'fellowship' or 'oath'. Imagine a group of friends forming a pact to support each other, symbolizing unity and collaboration. The pronunciation 'tóngméng' sounds like 'tongue-ming' – picture a group of people using their tongues to speak in unison, reinforcing their alliance.

Meanings of 同盟

tóngméng(tong2meng2)
1alliance
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同盟Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

同盟 (tóngméng) vs 联盟 (liánméng) — use 同盟 for a more formal or strategic alliance, while 联盟 often refers to a broader coalition or league.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '同盟' with '联盟' (liánméng), which also means alliance but can imply a broader or more formal union. This term is more common in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '军事同盟' (military alliance) and '政治同盟' (political alliance).

HSK Study Tips

While '同盟' is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it can be found in advanced discussions related to politics and international relations. Students should focus on understanding its usage in context, especially in relation to terms like '合作' (cooperation) and '协议' (agreement).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '同盟' with '联盟', mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们建立一个联盟' (We establish an alliance) when the context is specifically about a military alliance would be better expressed as '我们建立一个同盟'.

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Component characters

同tóng(used in given names)
HSK 56 strokes口
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盟méngoath
HSK 613 strokes皿
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How to say alliance in Chinese

“alliance” in Chinese is同盟tóngméng

The term '同盟' (tóngméng) refers to an alliance or a coalition formed between parties or entities, often for mutual benefit or support. It is commonly used in political, military, and organizational contexts to signify an agreement among different groups to work together toward a common goal.

When to use 同盟

Be careful not to confuse '同盟' with '联盟' (liánméng), which also means alliance but can imply a broader or more formal union. This term is more common in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include '军事同盟' (military alliance) and '政治同盟' (political alliance).

同盟 or something close to it

同盟 (tóngméng) vs 联盟 (liánméng) — use 同盟 for a more formal or strategic alliance, while 联盟 often refers to a broader coalition or league.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '同盟' with '联盟', mistakenly using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我们建立一个联盟' (We establish an alliance) when the context is specifically about a military alliance would be better expressed as '我们建立一个同盟'.

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'同盟' generally refers to a specific alliance, often for mutual defense, while '联盟' can denote a broader coalition or union, sometimes with more formal agreements.

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