Definition
合约 (hé yuē) is a formal term for a contract or treaty, used in legal, commercial, or international contexts. It is more formal than 合同 (hé tóng) (everyday contract) and broader than 条约 (tiáo yuē) (treaty between nations). 契约 (qì yuē) is even more formal and binding; 公约 (gōng yuē) refers to international conventions.
noun
contract (commercial or legal agreement)treaty (between nations)
Examples
- 合约。Wǒmen qiān le yí fèn hé yuē.We signed a contract.
- 合约。Liǎng guó dàibiǎo zài huìyì shàng tǎolùn le màoyì hé yuē.Representatives from the two countries discussed the trade treaty at the meeting.
- 合约，。Zhíxíng hé yuē qián, bìxū zǐxì yuèdú suǒyǒu tiáokuǎn.Before executing the contract, you must carefully read all the terms.
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