折中 (zhé zhōng) — to compromise (by taking a middle road)
Definition
A verb meaning to compromise or split the difference between two positions. Often used as 折中方案 (a compromise plan) — more formal and idea-focused than the more action-oriented 让步 (to concede a point).
verb
to compromise (by taking a middle road)
Examples
- 折中。Wǒ men xū yào zhé zhōng yí xià.We need to compromise a bit.
- 折中。Tā men tí chū le yí gè zhé zhōng fāng àn.They proposed a compromise plan.
- ，。Shuāng fāng dōu bú yuàn yì ràng bù, nà wǒ men zhé gè zhōng ba.Neither side is willing to concede, so let's meet halfway.
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