Meaning
撮合 means to act as a go-between or matchmaker, bringing two parties together for a relationship, marriage, or business deal. It emphasizes the active role of a third party in facilitating a connection that might not happen naturally. The word carries a sense of effort and mediation.
Usage
Most commonly used for romantic matchmaking, especially in traditional contexts where parents or friends introduce potential partners. Also used in business contexts for brokering deals or partnerships. The tone is generally neutral to positive, suggesting helpful intervention rather than unwanted meddling.
Examples
- 01我妈妈一直想给我撮合对象。.My mom has always wanted to matchmake a partner for me.
- 02经过朋友的撮合，他们两家公司终于达成了合作协议。, .Through a friend's mediation, the two companies finally reached a cooperation agreement.
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Common collocations
- 撮合婚姻to arrange a marriage
- 从中撮合to mediate between parties
- 撮合生意to broker a business deal
Antonyms
Origin
撮 originally means to pinch or gather together with fingers, while 合 means to unite or combine. Together they create the image of bringing separate things together into a union.