wài jiāo
diplomatie; affaires étrangères
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中国外交部发言人表示，中国政府始终坚持和平外交政策。
Zhōngguó wàijiāobù fāyánrén biǎoshì, Zhōngguó zhèngfǔ shǐzhōng jiānchí hépíng wàijiāo zhèngcè.
A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that the Chinese government has always adhered to a peaceful foreign policy.
中美两国外交关系近年来取得了长足的进步。
Zhōngměi liǎnguó wàijiāo guānxì jìniánlái qǔdéle chángzú de jìnbù.
China-US diplomatic relations have made significant progress in recent years.
外交官们正在努力改善两国之间的关系。
Wàijiāoguānmen zhèngzài nǔlì gǎishàn liǎnguó zhījiān de guānxì.
Diplomats are working to improve relations between the two countries.
外交政策 (wàijiāo zhèngcè)
foreign policy
国际关系 (guójì guānxi)
international relations
内政 (nèizhèng)
internal affairs
国内事务 (guónèi shìwù)
domestic affairs
The Chinese word 外交 (wàijiāo) for "diplomacy" is composed of two characters: 外 (wài), meaning "outside" or "foreign," and 交 (jiāo), meaning "to communicate" or "to exchange." Together, these characters convey the idea of "foreign communication" or "international relations."The term 外交 first appeared in the Chinese language during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912), when it was used to describe the interactions between the Chinese government and foreign countries. Over time, the meaning of 外交 has expanded to encompass all aspects of international relations, including diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange.In modern Chinese, 外交 is used in a variety of contexts to refer to the activities of diplomats and government officials who are involved in international relations. It can also be used more broadly to refer to the overall relationship between two or more countries.Understanding the etymology of Chinese words can provide valuable insights into their meaning and usage. By breaking down the characters that make up a word, learners can gain a deeper understanding of the language and its cultural context.
