Definition
加盟 (jiā méng) means 'to join (an alliance, organization, or team)' and specifically implies becoming a formal member of a structured group, often with a sense of alliance or commitment. It also has the distinct business meaning 'to franchise (as a business model)'. Compared to general 参加 (cān jiā) for participating in activities or groups, or 参与 (cān yù) for taking part in an event or project, 加盟 carries a more formal, membership-oriented nuance.
verb
to join (an alliance, organization, or team)to franchise (as a business model)
Examples
- 加盟。Hěn duō xiǎo qǐyè xuǎnzé jiā méng dàxíng liánsuǒ pǐnpái.Many small businesses choose to franchise under large chain brands.
- 加盟。Tāmen juédìng jiā méng guójì huánbǎo zǔzhī.They decided to join an international environmental protection organization.
- 加盟。Zhè jiā kāfēi diàn shì qùnián jiā méng de.This coffee shop was franchised last year.
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