🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

和平建设

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hépíng jiànshè

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Peacemaking/ˈpiːsˌmeɪ.kɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"和平建设是全球的共同目标。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The process of bringing about peace, especially by reconciling adversaries.

    "The diplomat's role in peacemaking was crucial during the negotiations."
  2. 2

    An act or instance of making peace.

    "The peacemaking efforts resulted in a historic treaty."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'peacemaking' is derived from the combination of 'peace', which comes from the Old French 'pais' and Latin 'pax', meaning tranquility or absence of conflict, and 'making', which originates from the Old English 'macian', meaning to create or form. The term has evolved to encompass efforts aimed at resolving conflicts and establishing harmony.

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