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    Referring to the European Union with 欧盟 (Ōuméng)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    欧盟 (Ōuméng) is the abbreviated Chinese name for the European Union, short for 欧洲联盟 (Ōuzhōu Liánméng). It is the standard term used in news, politics, and economics when discussing EU policies and affairs. This abbreviation is universally understood in Chinese media.

    Examples

    • 欧盟成员国之间可以自由贸易。

      Ōuméng chéngyuánguó zhījiān kěyǐ zìyóu màoyì.

      EU member states can trade freely with one another.

    • 欧盟对这项政策表示了强烈反对。

      Ōuméng duì zhè xiàng zhèngcè biǎoshì le qiángliè fǎnduì.

      The EU expressed strong opposition to this policy.

    • 她在研究欧盟的移民政策。

      Tā zài yánjiū Ōuméng de yímín zhèngcè.

      She is researching the EU's immigration policy.

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