斡 (wò) — (bound form) to mediate (in 斡旋)

Definition

斡 is a bound form used only in the set phrase 斡旋, meaning 'to mediate' between two sides (especially in diplomacy or negotiation). It never stands alone as a verb.

bound form

(bound form) to mediate (in 斡旋)

Examples

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Tā nǔ lì wò xuán, zhōng yú ràng shuāng fāng dá chéng le xié yì.
He worked hard to mediate, and finally got the two sides to reach an agreement.
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Zhè cì tán pàn xū yào yí gè yǒu jīng yàn de wò xuán zhě.
This negotiation needs an experienced mediator.
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Lián hé guó zài zhōng dōng wèn tí shàng jìn xíng le duō cì wò xuán.
The United Nations has mediated many times on the Middle East issue.

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