牵线搭桥 (qiān xiàn dā qiáo) — (idiom) to act as a go-between; to mediate; to bring two parties together

Definition

A chengyu meaning 'to act as a go-between / bring two parties together' — used for matchmaking AND for brokering deals, partnerships, or cooperation.

idiom
to act as a go-betweento mediateto bring two parties together

Examples

  • 牵线搭桥
    Tā jīng cháng wèi péng you qiān xiàn dā qiáo, cù chéng le hǎo jǐ duì hūn yīn.
    He often acts as a go-between for friends, helping to bring about several marriages.
  • 牵线搭桥
    Zhè jiā gōng sī tōng guò qiān xiàn dā qiáo, chéng gōng zhǎo dào le tóu zī huǒ bàn.
    This company successfully found an investment partner through matchmaking.
  • 牵线搭桥
    Zài shāng yè hé zuò zhōng, qiān xiàn dā qiáo de jué sè fēi cháng zhòng yào.
    In business cooperation, the role of a go-between is very important.

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