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    Referring to a bond with 纽带 (niǔdài)

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    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 纽带

    Explanation

    纽带 (niǔdài) means "bond," "tie," or "link" and is used figuratively to describe something that connects people, groups, or nations. It is commonly used in formal and diplomatic language. For example, 友谊的纽带 means "the bond of friendship."

    Examples

    • 语言是不同文化之间沟通的纽带。

      Yǔyán shì bùtóng wénhuà zhī jiān gōutōng de niǔdài.

      Language is the bond of communication between different cultures.

    • 这个组织成为了两国合作的重要纽带。

      Zhège zǔzhī chéngwéi le liǎng guó hézuò de zhòngyào niǔdài.

      This organization has become an important link for cooperation between the two countries.

    • 亲情是维系家庭的纽带。

      Qīnqíng shì wéixì jiātíng de niǔdài.

      Family affection is the bond that holds a family together.

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