斡旋 (wò xuán) — to mediate; to use one's good offices (in formal, diplomatic, or high-level conflicts)
Definition
斡旋 means 'to mediate' at a high, formal level — typically between states, institutions, or other powerful parties — using personal influence or authority to broker a resolution. It is more formal and elevated than everyday words like 调解.
verb
to mediateto use one's good offices (in formal, diplomatic, or high-level conflicts)
Examples
- 斡旋，。Lián hé guó mì shū zhǎng qīn zì wò xuán, cù chéng le tíng huǒ xié yì.The UN Secretary-General personally mediated, facilitating a ceasefire agreement.
- ，斡旋。Tā zuò wéi zhōng jiān rén, zài liǎng guó zhī jiān jī jí wò xuán.Acting as an intermediary, he actively mediated between the two countries.
- 斡旋，。Jīng guò duō lún wò xuán, shuāng fāng zhōng yú tóng yì tán pàn.After several rounds of mediation, both sides finally agreed to negotiate.
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