对等 (duì děng) — reciprocity, equity
Definition
A formal term for 'reciprocity / equity' — used in diplomacy, treaties, and institutional contexts to mean both sides hold equal status or give equally. Pairs with abstract nouns like 关系, 原则, 地位, not everyday situations.
noun
reciprocityequity
Examples
- 对等。Liǎng guó jiàn lì le duì děng guān xì.The two countries established a reciprocal relationship.
- 对等。Zhè ge xié yì tǐ xiàn le duì děng yuán zé.This agreement embodies the principle of equity.
- 对等。Wǒ men yīng gāi zài duì děng de jī chǔ shàng jìn xíng hé zuò.We should cooperate on the basis of reciprocity.
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