Meaning
妥协 means to reach an agreement through mutual concessions, often involving both parties giving up some of their demands or principles. It carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation, suggesting that one has had to settle for less than ideal terms, though it's also recognized as a practical necessity in negotiations and relationships.
Usage
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts involving negotiations, conflicts, or disagreements. Can describe political compromises, business deals, or personal relationships. The word implies that both sides move from their original positions to find middle ground. Often paired with verbs like 达成 (to reach), 做出 (to make), or preceded by 不 (not) to express unwillingness to compromise.
Examples
- 01经过长时间的谈判，双方终于达成了妥协。, .After lengthy negotiations, both sides finally reached a compromise.
- 02在这个问题上我绝不妥协。.I will absolutely not compromise on this issue.
Characters
Measure words
- 次做了一次妥协
Common collocations
- 达成妥协to reach a compromise
- 做出妥协to make a compromise
- 不妥协to not compromise, uncompromising
- 妥协方案compromise solution
Antonyms
Origin
妥 originally meant 'proper' or 'settled,' while 协 means 'cooperation' or 'harmony.' Together they form the concept of 'settling through cooperation,' reflecting the idea of finding a mutually acceptable solution.