双边 (shuāng biān) — bilateral
Definition
Used in formal/written contexts (treaties, trade, diplomacy) for actions between two countries or parties. Contrast with 单边 (one side only) and 多边 (many sides); 双方 is a noun naming the two parties themselves.
adjective
bilateral
Examples
- 双边。Liǎng guó qiān shǔ le shuāng biān mào yì xié dìng.The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
- 双边。Zhè cì shuāng biān huì tán qǔ dé le zhòng yào chéng guǒ.This bilateral meeting achieved important results.
- 双边。Tā men gǔ lì shuāng biān tóu zī hé zuò.They encourage bilateral investment cooperation.
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