olive branch; symbol of peace
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
olive branch; symbol of peace and reconciliation
Derived from the ancient Greek custom and Biblical tradition (Noah's Ark), this term is used metaphorically to describe a gesture of goodwill or an offer to end a conflict. Common in diplomatic, political, and journalistic contexts.
Chōng冲
tū突
shuāng双
fāng方
zhōng
yúf
xiàngi
duìn
fānga
shēnl
chūl
ley
gǎn
lǎn向
zhī对
方
伸
出
了
橄
榄
枝
。
The conflicting parties finally extended an olive branch to each other.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
xiàng向
fǎn反
duì对
pài派
pāo抛
chū出
gǎn橄
lǎn榄
zhī枝
，
xī希
wàng望
jìn进
xíng行
duì对
huà话
。
The government threw an olive branch to the opposition, hoping to engage in dialogue.
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Jiē接
shòu受
gǎn橄
lǎn榄
zhī枝
yì意
wèi味
zhe着
yuàn愿
yì意
hé和
jiě解
。
Accepting the olive branch means being willing to reconcile.