乞盟
qǐ​méng

to sue for peace

  • created sense approved 乞盟 · qǐ​méng · to sue for peace — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    乞盟

    qǐ​méng

    to sue for peace

    To request a peace treaty or an alliance from a stronger power, often after a defeat in battle.

    乞 (literal) → 乞 · qǐ · to beg 盟 (literal) → 盟 · méng · alliance

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  • created sense approved 乞盟 · qǐ​méng · to request an alliance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    乞盟

    qǐ​méng

    to request an alliance

    To beg to join a covenant or be included in a treaty between states.

    乞 (literal) → 乞 · qǐ · to beg 盟 (literal) → 盟 · méng · alliance

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  • created sense approved 乞盟 · qǐ​méng · to pray before a deity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    乞盟

    qǐ​méng

    to pray before a deity

    To pray before a deity (specifically of rulers) to ask for divine favor or the sanctioning of a covenant.

    乞 (literal) → 乞 · qǐ · to hope 盟 (literal) → 盟 · méng · oath

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