结下 (jiē) — to form (a relationship, connection, grudge, etc.)

Definition

结下 (jiē) is a literary verb meaning 'to form' a bond or grudge — only used with objects like 友谊, 仇, or 缘. Note the pronunciation: jiē, not jié.

verb
to form (a relationship, connection, grudge, etc.)

Examples

  • 结下
    Tā men jiē le shēn hòu de yǒu yì.
    They formed a deep friendship.
  • 结下
    Tā men jiē le bù jiě zhī yuán.
    They formed an unbreakable bond.
  • 结下
    Tā hé xiǎo lǐ jiē le chóu.
    He and Xiao Li formed a grudge.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.