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

HSK 4

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.

HSK 7-9

两国结为友好邻邦。

Liǎng guó jiéwéi yǒuhǎo línbāng.

The two countries became friendly neighbors.

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 wéi