斡旋

wòxuán

verb #43,345

Meanings

1 to mediate
2 to broker (an agreement)
3 to use good offices

Characters

to turn; to revolve

to revolve; to circle

Examples

HSK 4

中国在两国之间积极斡旋。

Zhōngguó zài liǎng guó zhījiān jījí wòxuán.

China is actively mediating between the two countries.

HSK 5

经过多方斡旋，双方终于达成停火协议。

Jīngguò duōfāng wòxuán, shuāngfāng zhōngyú dáchéng tínghuǒ xiéyì.

After mediation by multiple parties, the two sides finally reached a ceasefire agreement.

Tips

register

Diplomatic register - used for third-party mediation in international or political disputes. Common collocations: 居中斡旋 (to mediate from the middle), 外交斡旋 (diplomatic good offices). For everyday 'mediation' use 调解.

Stroke Order

斡 wò

旋 xuán