English–Chinese
“treaty” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyintiáo yuē
Example
两国就边界问题签署了条约。liǎng guó jiù biān jiè wèn tí qiān shǔ le tiáo yuē
The two countries signed a treaty on the border issue.
How to say “treaty” in Chinese
“Treaty” in Chinese is 条约 (tiáo yuē).
A formally written set of commitments that binds countries or international bodies to shared duties and rights.
Example sentences with 条约
如果出现新情况，双方可能需要修订条约。rú guǒ chū xiàn xīn qíng kuàng shuāng fāng kě néng xū yào xiū dìng tiáo yuē
If new circumstances arise, both sides may need to modify the treaty.
Tips for using 条约
- In conversation, this noun usually signals diplomacy or relations between states, so it sounds too formal for a simple personal promise.