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盟 is an ideogram combining 明 (míng), meaning "bright" or "clear", above the semantic radical 皿 (mǐn), a "vessel". This structure reflects ancient rituals where allies swore oaths by smearing blood from a vessel onto their lips, invoking the sun or moon as witnesses. The character's primary meaning is thus an alliance or binding treaty, encompassing both the act of pledging and the resulting coalition formed by parties sharing a common goal.
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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。