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Chinese
zhuǎnhuán
Meaning: to mediate; to smooth over a conflict; to create room for compromise
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

雙方僵持不下時,他出面轉圜,終於讓談判重新開始。
双方僵持不下时,他出面转圜,终于让谈判重新开始。
When the two sides were deadlocked, he stepped in to mediate, and the negotiations finally resumed.

Usage Notes

A formal verb for intervening to ease a dispute or restore room for agreement; it often describes diplomatic or interpersonal efforts.

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