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盟 [méng]
Meaning:
1. In ancient times, it referred to swearing an oath and forming a pact; now it refers to alliances between classes or countries.
- Example: 盟军 (allied forces), 盟友 (allies), 同盟国 (allied nations), 盟约 (alliance treaty), 山盟海誓 (vows as enduring as mountains and seas).
2. Refers to sworn brothers.
- Example: 盟兄 (sworn brother), 盟弟 (sworn brother).
3. An administrative unit in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China.
4. To make a vow.
- Example: 盟誓 (to pledge or vow).
Additional meanings:
1. Original meaning: to swear an oath in front of the gods.
- [En.] ally; alliance.
2. A personal vow made to heaven, to never change one's heart.
- [En.] vow.
As a noun:
1. Alliance; oath.
- [En.] alliance.
2. An administrative unit in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, which includes banners, counties, and cities.
- [En.] Meng league.
Example usages:
- 盟约 (alliance), 盟友 (allies), 盟好 (friendly alliance), and it can refer to specific administrative units like 伊克昭盟 (Ike Zhao Meng), 呼伦贝尔盟 (Hulunbuir Meng), and 哲里木盟 (Zhelimu Meng).
Also noted in historical context:
- In texts such as 《说文》 (Shuowen), the act of swearing an oath involved cutting the ear of a cow and using its blood in an alliance ceremony.
- Reference examples include specific historical texts discussing alliances and oaths, and cultural mentions related to sworn oaths among individuals.