qǐméng
to sue for peace
乞盟 qǐméng
- to sue for peace
- To request a peace treaty or an alliance from a stronger power, often after a defeat in battle.
- to request an alliance
- To beg to join a covenant or be included in a treaty between states.
- to pray before a deity
- To pray before a deity (specifically of rulers) to ask for divine favor or the sanctioning of a covenant.