协约 (xié yuē) — treaty, formal agreement (between states)

Definition

A formal written agreement, typically between countries or organizations. Similar to 条约 and 协议, but 协约 specifically implies a negotiated, binding pact — often bilateral or multilateral.

noun

treatyformal agreement (between states)

Examples

协约。
Liǎng guó qiān dìng le hé píng xié yuē.
The two countries signed a peace treaty.
协约。
Zhè ge xié yuē yǐ jīng shēng xiào le.
This treaty has taken effect.
协约，。
Gēn jù guó jì xié yuē, gè guó yìng zūn shǒu guī zé.
According to international treaties, all countries should follow the rules.

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