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The character "盟" finds its origins in the practice of solemn alliances, constructed from the phonetic hint of 明 and the semantic component 皿, a vessel associated with ceremonial rituals where blood oaths were made. Originally signifying a binding pact sealed through such ritual acts, its meaning broadened across centuries to denote any formal union or league, extending from military confederacies to political coalitions. This evolution reflects a transition from physically enacted covenants to more abstract concepts of agreement, while the character's structural integrity has preserved the foundational notion of a pledged commitment between parties.
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他们两国结盟了。
这个联盟非常强大。
盟友之间要互相帮助。
我们签订了和平盟约。
为了共同利益，他们组成了同盟。
这个军事盟约保障了地区的安全。
尽管有盟约约束，但冲突还是发生了。
国际联盟在维护世界和平方面发挥了重要作用。