结为

結為

jiéwéi

verb #18,067

Meanings

1 to form (a bond)
2 to become (partners/allies)
3 to unite as

Characters

to tie; to form

Examples

两国结为友好邻邦。

Liǎng guó jiéwéi yǒuhǎo línbāng.

The two countries became friendly neighbors.

他们结为夫妻已经二十年了。

Tāmen jiéwéi fūqī yǐjīng èrshí nián le.

They have been married for twenty years.

Tips

usage

结为 is always followed by a relationship noun: 结为夫妻 (become husband and wife), 结为兄弟 (become sworn brothers), 结为盟友 (form an alliance).

Stroke Order

结 jié

为 wèi