Chinese word

公约

Pronunciation

Pinyingōng yuē

Meaning

  • nounconvention

Example

这份公约对所有成员都有约束力。zhè fèn gōng yuē duì suó yǒu chéng yuán dōu yǒu yuē shù lì

This convention is binding on all members.

Illustration for 公约 (convention)

More examples

签署后，公约通常需要经过批准程序才能生效。qiān shǔ hòu gōng yuē tōng cháng xū yào jīng guò pī zhǔn chéng xù cái néng shēng xiào

After it is signed, the convention usually needs to go through an approval process before it can enter into force.

Core concept

A formal agreement shared by several parties that sets rules all participants are expected to follow.

Common phrases

  • 履行公约义务lǚ xíng gōng yuē yì wù

    fulfill obligations under the convention

  • 公约生效gōng yuē shēng xiào

    the convention enters into force

  • 公约具有约束力gōng yuē jù yǒu yuē shù lì

    the convention is binding

Similar words

协议xié yì: An agreement between two or more parties that sets out conditions or procedures, often in writing.
条约tiáo yuē: A formal international agreement between countries or organizations with legal force.
合同hé tóng: A legal document defining the parties' rights and duties and the consequences of breach.
约定yuē dìng: An oral or written promise or arrangement between people or groups for everyday matters.

Definition in Chinese

由多个个人、团体或国家共同订立，对参与者具有约束力的共同性约定或协定。yóu duō gè gè rén tuán tǐ huò guó jiā gòng tóng dìng lì duì cān yù zhě jù yǒu yuē shù lì de gòng tóng xìng yuē dìng huò xié dìng

Word origin

公约 (gōngyuē, "public agreement") combines 公 (gōng, "public or shared") with 约 (yuē, "agreement"), giving the sense of an agreement made for a group rather than for one private relationship.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this noun usually sounds formal and collective, while official notices, clubs, and international bodies use it for a written commitment shared by members.

Other meanings

  • treatynoun
  • bylawsnoun
  • collective agreementnoun

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