Definitions

(verb) to join closely together; to bind; to conclude
(noun) connection; knot

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

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About

The character "缔", in its simplified form derived from the traditional "締", structurally combines the silk radical suggesting threads or bonds with the component "帝" serving primarily a phonetic function, originally conveying the concrete action of tying or securing tightly. Over time, its meaning expanded from physical fastening to encompass abstract processes of establishing, founding, or concluding, as seen in modern lexical compounds such as "缔结" for forming agreements and "缔造" for creating institutions. This semantic broadening remains connected to its etymological foundation, where the silk element continuously alludes to connections, while the phonetic component has maintained the character's sound through its historical development.

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两国结了条约。

Liǎng guó dìjié le tiáoyuē.

Two countries concluded a treaty.

我们造了新时代。

Wǒmen dìzào le xīn shídài.

We created a new era.

公司交了新伙伴。

Gōngsī dìjiāo le xīn huǒbàn.

The company established new partnerships.

双方结了和平协议。

Shuāngfāng dìjié le hépíng xiéyì.

Both sides concluded a peace agreement.

他们在会议上结了合作。

Tāmen zài huìyì shàng dìjié le hézuò.

They established cooperation at the meeting.

为了共同发展,我们结了联盟。

Wèile gòngtóng fāzhǎn, wǒmen dìjié le liánméng.

For common development, we formed an alliance.

这个组织是由他们造的。

Zhège zǔzhī shì yóu tāmen dìzào de.

This organization was founded by them.

在历史的关键时刻,他们造了不朽的功绩。

Zài lìshǐ de guānjiàn shíkè, tāmen dìzào le bùxiǔ de gōngjì.

At the critical moment in history, they created immortal achievements.